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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.04, 1,660.26 and 457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.04, 1,660.26 and 457.62 is: 686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.04 : 1,660.26 = 457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.04/1,660.26 = 457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.04x = 1,660.26 × 457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.04x = 759,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,768.18/1,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.31

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