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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,631.92 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,631.92 and 626.04 is: 938.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,631.92 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,631.92 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,631.92 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 1,021,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,647.20/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.19

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