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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.54, 1,586.07 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.54, 1,586.07 and 624 is: 936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.54 : 1,586.07 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.54/1,586.07 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.54x = 1,586.07 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.54x = 989,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,707.68/1,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.74

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