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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.80, 1,658.08 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.80, 1,658.08 and 528.08 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.80 : 1,658.08 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.80/1,658.08 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.80x = 1,658.08 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.80x = 875,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,598.89/1,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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