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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.04, 2,001.30 and 685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.04, 2,001.30 and 685.08 is: 1,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.04 : 2,001.30 = 685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.04/2,001.30 = 685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.04x = 2,001.30 × 685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.04x = 1,371,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,050.60/1,334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.74

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