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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.71, 1,675.14 and 568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.71, 1,675.14 and 568.75 is: 853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.71 : 1,675.14 = 568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.71/1,675.14 = 568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.71x = 1,675.14 × 568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.71x = 952,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,731.69/1,116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.16

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