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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.03, 1,665.62 and 563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.03, 1,665.62 and 563.27 is: 843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.03 : 1,665.62 = 563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.03/1,665.62 = 563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.03x = 1,665.62 × 563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.03x = 938,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,190.96/1,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.67

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