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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.08, 1,667.12 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.08, 1,667.12 and 599.44 is: 898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.08 : 1,667.12 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.08/1,667.12 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.08x = 1,667.12 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.08x = 999,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,338.41/1,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.62

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