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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.58, 1,655.91 and 618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.58, 1,655.91 and 618.34 is: 926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.58 : 1,655.91 = 618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.58/1,655.91 = 618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.58x = 1,655.91 × 618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.58x = 1,023,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,915.39/1,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.97

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