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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.75, 1,592.77 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.75, 1,592.77 and 600.84 is: 899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.75 : 1,592.77 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.75/1,592.77 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.75x = 1,592.77 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.75x = 956,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,988.96/1,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.64

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