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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.81, 1,656.13 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.81, 1,656.13 and 527.55 is: 790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.81 : 1,656.13 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.81/1,656.13 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.81x = 1,656.13 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.81x = 873,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,691.38/1,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.81

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