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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.91, 2,000.64 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.91, 2,000.64 and 360.02 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.91 : 2,000.64 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.91/2,000.64 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.91x = 2,000.64 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.91x = 720,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,270.41/1,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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