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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,330.75 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,330.75 and 705.97 is: 1,057.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,330.75 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,330.75 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,330.75 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 939,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,469.58/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.96

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