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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.91, 1,669.79 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.91, 1,669.79 and 382.07 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.91 : 1,669.79 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.91/1,669.79 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.91x = 1,669.79 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.91x = 637,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,969.27/1,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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