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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.23, 1,688.99 and 1,062.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.23, 1,688.99 and 1,062.07 is: 1,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.23 : 1,688.99 = 1,062.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.23/1,688.99 = 1,062.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.23x = 1,688.99 × 1,062.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.23x = 1,793,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,825.61/1,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.60

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