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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,093.14 and 642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,093.14 and 642.08 is: 964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,093.14 = 642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,093.14 = 642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,093.14 × 642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 701,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,883.33/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.10

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