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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,360.78 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,360.78 and 522.04 is: 783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,360.78 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,360.78 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,360.78 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 710,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,381.59/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.22

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