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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.02, 1,639.74 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.02, 1,639.74 and 476.55 is: 714.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.02 : 1,639.74 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.02/1,639.74 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.02x = 1,639.74 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.02x = 781,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,418.10/1,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.92

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