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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.03, 1,683.12 and 472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.03, 1,683.12 and 472.82 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.03 : 1,683.12 = 472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.03/1,683.12 = 472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.03x = 1,683.12 × 472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.03x = 795,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,807.41/1,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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