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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.07, 1,827.08 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.07, 1,827.08 and 352.38 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.07 : 1,827.08 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.07/1,827.08 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.07x = 1,827.08 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.07x = 643,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,824.69/1,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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