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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.06, 1,663.93 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.06, 1,663.93 and 492.92 is: 739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.06 : 1,663.93 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.06/1,663.93 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.06x = 1,663.93 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.06x = 820,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,184.38/1,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.53

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