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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.72, 2,106.80 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.72, 2,106.80 and 635.04 is: 952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.72 : 2,106.80 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.72/2,106.80 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.72x = 2,106.80 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.72x = 1,337,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,902.27/1,404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.43

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