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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.91, 1,630.95 and 1,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.91, 1,630.95 and 1,028.11 is: 1,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.91 : 1,630.95 = 1,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.91/1,630.95 = 1,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.91x = 1,630.95 × 1,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.91x = 1,676,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,791.93/1,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.72

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