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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.55, 1,604.47 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.55, 1,604.47 and 484.92 is: 726.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.55 : 1,604.47 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.55/1,604.47 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.55x = 1,604.47 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.55x = 778,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,039.59/1,070.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.77

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