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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.78, 2,018.55 and 615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.78, 2,018.55 and 615.35 is: 922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.78 : 2,018.55 = 615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.78/2,018.55 = 615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.78x = 2,018.55 × 615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.78x = 1,242,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,114.74/1,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.28

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