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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,320.86 and 607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,320.86 and 607.88 is: 912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,320.86 = 607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,320.86 = 607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,320.86 × 607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 802,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,924.38/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.37

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