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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.78 and 623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.78 and 623.03 is: 934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.61 : 1,664.78 = 623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.61/1,664.78 = 623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.61x = 1,664.78 × 623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.61x = 1,037,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,196.44/1,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.74

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