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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,553.99 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,553.99 and 377.91 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,553.99 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,553.99 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,553.99 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 587,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,266.47/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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