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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.75, 1,999.41 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.75, 1,999.41 and 563.25 is: 845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.75 : 1,999.41 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.75/1,999.41 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.75x = 1,999.41 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.75x = 1,126,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,167.68/1,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.00

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