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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.82, 1,630.47 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.82, 1,630.47 and 915.48 is: 1,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.82 : 1,630.47 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.82/1,630.47 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.82x = 1,630.47 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.82x = 1,492,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,662.68/1,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.64

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