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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.22, 1,668.32 and 1,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.22, 1,668.32 and 1,044.56 is: 1,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.22 : 1,668.32 = 1,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.22/1,668.32 = 1,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.22x = 1,668.32 × 1,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.22x = 1,742,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,646.77/1,112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.82

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