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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,110.66 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,110.66 and 535 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,110.66 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,110.66 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,110.66 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 594,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,203.10/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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