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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,676 and 992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,676 and 992.64 is: 1,491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,676 = 992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,676 = 992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,676 × 992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 1,663,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,664.64/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.38

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