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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.08, 1,659.48 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.08, 1,659.48 and 529 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.08 : 1,659.48 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.08/1,659.48 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.08x = 1,659.48 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.08x = 877,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,864.92/1,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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