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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.03, 2,437.80 and 529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.03, 2,437.80 and 529.14 is: 793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.03 : 2,437.80 = 529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.03/2,437.80 = 529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.03x = 2,437.80 × 529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.03x = 1,289,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,937.49/1,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.79

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