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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.76, 2,002.10 and 850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.76, 2,002.10 and 850.02 is: 1,275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.76 : 2,002.10 = 850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.76/2,002.10 = 850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.76x = 2,002.10 × 850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.76x = 1,701,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,820.79/1,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.00

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