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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.75, 1,605.08 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.75, 1,605.08 and 453.59 is: 680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.75 : 1,605.08 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.75/1,605.08 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.75x = 1,605.08 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.75x = 728,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,047.36/1,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.58

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