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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.92, 2,066.07 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.92, 2,066.07 and 556.22 is: 834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.92 : 2,066.07 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.92/2,066.07 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.92x = 2,066.07 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.92x = 1,149,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,189.46/1,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.00

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