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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.76, 1,663.34 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.76, 1,663.34 and 459.54 is: 689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.76 : 1,663.34 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.76/1,663.34 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.76x = 1,663.34 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.76x = 764,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,371.26/1,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.39

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