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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.71, 1,827.61 and 1,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.71, 1,827.61 and 1,105.37 is: 1,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.71 : 1,827.61 = 1,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.71/1,827.61 = 1,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.71x = 1,827.61 × 1,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.71x = 2,020,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,185.27/1,220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.93

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