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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.13, 2,002.97 and 513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.13, 2,002.97 and 513.43 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.13 : 2,002.97 = 513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.13/2,002.97 = 513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.13x = 2,002.97 × 513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.13x = 1,028,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,384.89/1,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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