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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.75, 2,002.16 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.75, 2,002.16 and 360.86 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.75 : 2,002.16 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.75/2,002.16 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.75x = 2,002.16 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.75x = 722,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,490.35/1,334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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