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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.06, 2,019.60 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.06, 2,019.60 and 524.91 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.06 : 2,019.60 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.06/2,019.60 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.06x = 2,019.60 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.06x = 1,060,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,108.24/1,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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