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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.53, 1,507.25 and 594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.53, 1,507.25 and 594.47 is: 891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.53 : 1,507.25 = 594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.53/1,507.25 = 594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.53x = 1,507.25 × 594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.53x = 896,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,004.40/1,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.97

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