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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.91, 1,639.27 and 1,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.91, 1,639.27 and 1,008.78 is: 1,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.91 : 1,639.27 = 1,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.91/1,639.27 = 1,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.91x = 1,639.27 × 1,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.91x = 1,653,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,662.79/1,094.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.32

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