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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.73, 1,603.77 and 1,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.73, 1,603.77 and 1,044.59 is: 1,564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.73 : 1,603.77 = 1,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.73/1,603.77 = 1,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.73x = 1,603.77 × 1,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.73x = 1,675,282.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,282.20/1,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.62

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