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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.49 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.76, 1,664.49 and 288.04 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.76 : 1,664.49 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.76/1,664.49 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.76x = 1,664.49 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.76x = 479,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,439.70/1,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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