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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.61, 1,375.96 and 548.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.61, 1,375.96 and 548.05 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.61 : 1,375.96 = 548.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.61/1,375.96 = 548.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.61x = 1,375.96 × 548.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.61x = 754,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,094.88/919.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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