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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,169.91 and 606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,169.91 and 606.69 is: 909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,169.91 = 606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,169.91 = 606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,169.91 × 606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 709,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,772.70/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.14

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