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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.07, 1,659.04 and 874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.07, 1,659.04 and 874.94 is: 1,311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.07 : 1,659.04 = 874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.07/1,659.04 = 874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.07x = 1,659.04 × 874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.07x = 1,451,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,560.46/1,107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.17

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