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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.00, 2,012.77 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.00, 2,012.77 and 367.93 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.00 : 2,012.77 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.00/2,012.77 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.00x = 2,012.77 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.00x = 740,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,546.56/1,342.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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