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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.81, 1,657.63 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.81, 1,657.63 and 528.55 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.81 : 1,657.63 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.81/1,657.63 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.81x = 1,657.63 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.81x = 876,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,140.34/1,105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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