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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 1,080.83 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 1,080.83 and 622.76 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 1,080.83 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/1,080.83 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 1,080.83 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 673,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,089.17/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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