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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.11, 1,113.96 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.11, 1,113.96 and 352.91 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.11 : 1,113.96 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.11/1,113.96 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.11x = 1,113.96 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.11x = 393,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,127.81/743.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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