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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.76, 1,804.12 and 544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.76, 1,804.12 and 544.94 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.76 : 1,804.12 = 544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.76/1,804.12 = 544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.76x = 1,804.12 × 544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.76x = 983,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,137.15/1,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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