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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.53, 1,553.34 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.53, 1,553.34 and 458 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.53 : 1,553.34 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.53/1,553.34 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.53x = 1,553.34 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.53x = 711,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,429.72/1,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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