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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.83, 1,668.73 and 650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.83, 1,668.73 and 650.75 is: 975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.83 : 1,668.73 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.83/1,668.73 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.83x = 1,668.73 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.83x = 1,085,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,927.37/1,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.82

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