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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.06, 1,528.64 and 288.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.06, 1,528.64 and 288.61 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.06 : 1,528.64 = 288.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.06/1,528.64 = 288.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.06x = 1,528.64 × 288.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.06x = 441,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,180.79/1,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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