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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.91, 2,402.73 and 627.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.91, 2,402.73 and 627.69 is: 942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.91 : 2,402.73 = 627.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.91/2,402.73 = 627.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.91x = 2,402.73 × 627.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.91x = 1,508,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,169.59/1,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.07

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