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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,771.35 and 603.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,771.35 and 603.81 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,771.35 = 603.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,771.35 = 603.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,771.35 × 603.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 1,069,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,558.84/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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