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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.36, 1,667.42 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.36, 1,667.42 and 526.31 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.36 : 1,667.42 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.36/1,667.42 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.36x = 1,667.42 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.36x = 877,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,585.30/1,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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