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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.54, 2,002 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.54, 2,002 and 457.16 is: 685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.54 : 2,002 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.54/2,002 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.54x = 2,002 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.54x = 915,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,234.32/1,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.81

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