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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.88, 2,282.43 and 1,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.88, 2,282.43 and 1,105.76 is: 1,657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.88 : 2,282.43 = 1,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.88/2,282.43 = 1,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.88x = 2,282.43 × 1,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.88x = 2,523,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,819.80/1,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.27

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