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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.78, 1,651.05 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.78, 1,651.05 and 484.92 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.78 : 1,651.05 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.78/1,651.05 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.78x = 1,651.05 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.78x = 800,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,627.17/1,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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