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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.41, 2,019.96 and 514.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.41, 2,019.96 and 514.00 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.41 : 2,019.96 = 514.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.41/2,019.96 = 514.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.41x = 2,019.96 × 514.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.41x = 1,038,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,254.39/1,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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