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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.74, 2,001.96 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.74, 2,001.96 and 360.94 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.74 : 2,001.96 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.74/2,001.96 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.74x = 2,001.96 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.74x = 722,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,587.44/1,334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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