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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,110.06 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,110.06 and 374.64 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,110.06 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,110.06 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,110.06 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 415,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,872.88/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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