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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.06, 1,994.35 and 549.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.06, 1,994.35 and 549.83 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.06 : 1,994.35 = 549.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.06/1,994.35 = 549.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.06x = 1,994.35 × 549.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.06x = 1,096,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,553.46/1,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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