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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.71, 1,640.84 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.71, 1,640.84 and 363.25 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.71 : 1,640.84 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.71/1,640.84 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.71x = 1,640.84 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.71x = 596,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,035.13/1,093.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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