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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.76, 1,655.52 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.76, 1,655.52 and 556.19 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.76 : 1,655.52 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.76/1,655.52 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.76x = 1,655.52 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.76x = 920,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,783.67/1,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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