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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.04, 1,988.10 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.04, 1,988.10 and 777.48 is: 1,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.04 : 1,988.10 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.04/1,988.10 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.04x = 1,988.10 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.04x = 1,545,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,707.99/1,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.54

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