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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,375.20 and 566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,375.20 and 566.43 is: 847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,375.20 = 566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,375.20 = 566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,375.20 × 566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 778,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,954.54/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.54

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