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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.08, 1,633.68 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.08, 1,633.68 and 576 is: 863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.08 : 1,633.68 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.08/1,633.68 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.08x = 1,633.68 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.08x = 940,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,999.68/1,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.24

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