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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.48, 1,627.40 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.48, 1,627.40 and 565.06 is: 847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.48 : 1,627.40 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.48/1,627.40 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.48x = 1,627.40 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.48x = 919,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,578.64/1,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.94

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