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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.76, 1,604.63 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.76, 1,604.63 and 484.96 is: 727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.76 : 1,604.63 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.76/1,604.63 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.76x = 1,604.63 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.76x = 778,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,181.36/1,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.44

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