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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.05, 1,600.68 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.05, 1,600.68 and 554.97 is: 830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.05 : 1,600.68 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.05/1,600.68 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.05x = 1,600.68 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.05x = 888,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,329.38/1,069.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.95

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