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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.97, 1,643.96 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.97, 1,643.96 and 326.53 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.97 : 1,643.96 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.97/1,643.96 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.97x = 1,643.96 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.97x = 536,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,802.26/1,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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