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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.59, 2,000.09 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.59, 2,000.09 and 359.77 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.59 : 2,000.09 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.59/2,000.09 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.59x = 2,000.09 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.59x = 719,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,570.58/1,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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