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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.55, 1,981.80 and 627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.55, 1,981.80 and 627.22 is: 941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.55 : 1,981.80 = 627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.55/1,981.80 = 627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.55x = 1,981.80 × 627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.55x = 1,243,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,024.60/1,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.29

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