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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.03, 1,949.68 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.03, 1,949.68 and 362.76 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.03 : 1,949.68 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.03/1,949.68 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.03x = 1,949.68 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.03x = 707,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,265.01/1,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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