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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.91, 1,654.95 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.91, 1,654.95 and 556.13 is: 832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.91 : 1,654.95 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.91/1,654.95 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.91x = 1,654.95 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.91x = 920,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,367.34/1,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.98

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