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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.80 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.80 and 565.12 is: 847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.04 : 2,002.80 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.04/2,002.80 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.04x = 2,002.80 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.04x = 1,131,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,822.34/1,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.78

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