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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.05, 1,602.96 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.05, 1,602.96 and 576.02 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.05 : 1,602.96 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.05/1,602.96 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.05x = 1,602.96 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.05x = 923,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,345.98/1,069.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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