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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.73, 1,604.81 and 453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.73, 1,604.81 and 453.43 is: 680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.73 : 1,604.81 = 453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.73/1,604.81 = 453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.73x = 1,604.81 × 453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.73x = 727,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,673.11/1,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.24

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