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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.97, 2,006.95 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.97, 2,006.95 and 364.08 is: 546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.97 : 2,006.95 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.97/2,006.95 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.97x = 2,006.95 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.97x = 730,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,690.36/1,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.12

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