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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.27, 1,603.03 and 475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.27, 1,603.03 and 475.85 is: 713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.27 : 1,603.03 = 475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.27/1,603.03 = 475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.27x = 1,603.03 × 475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.27x = 762,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,804.64/1,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.39

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