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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.76, 1,624.10 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.76, 1,624.10 and 506.04 is: 759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.76 : 1,624.10 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.76/1,624.10 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.76x = 1,624.10 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.76x = 821,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,859.56/1,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.04

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