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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.55, 1,986.82 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.55, 1,986.82 and 350.72 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.55 : 1,986.82 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.55/1,986.82 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.55x = 1,986.82 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.55x = 696,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,821.60/1,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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