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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.08, 1,655.71 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.08, 1,655.71 and 323.92 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.08 : 1,655.71 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.08/1,655.71 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.08x = 1,655.71 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.08x = 536,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,315.96/1,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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