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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.97, 2,077.28 and 605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.97, 2,077.28 and 605.64 is: 907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.97 : 2,077.28 = 605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.97/2,077.28 = 605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.97x = 2,077.28 × 605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.97x = 1,258,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,073.47/1,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.72

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