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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.02, 1,991.25 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.02, 1,991.25 and 546.90 is: 820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.02 : 1,991.25 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.02/1,991.25 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.02x = 1,991.25 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.02x = 1,089,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,014.63/1,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.65

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