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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.82, 1,659.63 and 528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.82, 1,659.63 and 528.69 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.82 : 1,659.63 = 528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.82/1,659.63 = 528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.82x = 1,659.63 × 528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.82x = 877,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,429.78/1,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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