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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.04, 1,667.84 and 518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.04, 1,667.84 and 518.90 is: 778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.04 : 1,667.84 = 518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.04/1,667.84 = 518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.04x = 1,667.84 × 518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.04x = 865,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,436.11/1,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.24

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