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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.71, 1,663.43 and 1,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.71, 1,663.43 and 1,063.56 is: 1,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.71 : 1,663.43 = 1,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.71/1,663.43 = 1,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.71x = 1,663.43 × 1,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.71x = 1,769,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,157.61/1,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.14

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