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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.73, 1,600.56 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.73, 1,600.56 and 519.62 is: 778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.73 : 1,600.56 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.73/1,600.56 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.73x = 1,600.56 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.73x = 831,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,674.98/1,067.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.92

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