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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,083.27 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,083.27 and 289.19 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,083.27 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,083.27 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,083.27 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 313,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,270.85/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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