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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,169.63 and 626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,169.63 and 626.27 is: 939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,169.63 = 626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,169.63 = 626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,169.63 × 626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 732,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,495.20/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.04

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