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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.91, 1,662.46 and 697.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.91, 1,662.46 and 697.03 is: 1,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.91 : 1,662.46 = 697.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.91/1,662.46 = 697.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.91x = 1,662.46 × 697.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.91x = 1,158,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,778.60/1,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.97

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