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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.00, 1,654.53 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.00, 1,654.53 and 554.88 is: 832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.00 : 1,654.53 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.00/1,654.53 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.00x = 1,654.53 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.00x = 918,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,067.69/1,103.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.34

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