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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.15, 1,667.93 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.15, 1,667.93 and 331.97 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.15 : 1,667.93 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.15/1,667.93 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.15x = 1,667.93 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.15x = 553,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,692.72/1,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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