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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.75, 1,090.14 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.75, 1,090.14 and 605.62 is: 907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.75 : 1,090.14 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.75/1,090.14 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.75x = 1,090.14 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.75x = 660,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,210.59/727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.19

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