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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.03, 2,015.81 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.03, 2,015.81 and 369.90 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.03 : 2,015.81 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.03/2,015.81 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.03x = 2,015.81 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.03x = 745,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,648.12/1,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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