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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.44, 1,670.72 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.44, 1,670.72 and 592.84 is: 890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.44 : 1,670.72 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.44/1,670.72 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.44x = 1,670.72 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.44x = 990,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,469.64/1,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.36

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