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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.94, 1,662.75 and 989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.94, 1,662.75 and 989.44 is: 1,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.94 : 1,662.75 = 989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.94/1,662.75 = 989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.94x = 1,662.75 × 989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.94x = 1,645,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,191.36/1,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.90

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