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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.07, 2,062.59 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.07, 2,062.59 and 554.03 is: 831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.07 : 2,062.59 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.07/2,062.59 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.07x = 2,062.59 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.07x = 1,142,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,726.42/1,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.03

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