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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.76, 1,606.76 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.76, 1,606.76 and 660.12 is: 990.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.76 : 1,606.76 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.76/1,606.76 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.76x = 1,606.76 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.76x = 1,060,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,654.41/1,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.56

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