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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.90, 1,668.83 and 650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.90, 1,668.83 and 650.82 is: 975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.90 : 1,668.83 = 650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.90/1,668.83 = 650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.90x = 1,668.83 × 650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.90x = 1,086,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,109.57/1,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.93

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