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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.03, 2,347.85 and 1,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.03, 2,347.85 and 1,104.44 is: 1,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.03 : 2,347.85 = 1,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.03/2,347.85 = 1,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.03x = 2,347.85 × 1,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.03x = 2,593,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,050.48/1,703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.61

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