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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.36, 1,661.41 and 1,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.36, 1,661.41 and 1,062.21 is: 1,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.36 : 1,661.41 = 1,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.36/1,661.41 = 1,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.36x = 1,661.41 × 1,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.36x = 1,764,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,773.87/1,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.12

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