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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.92, 2,021.56 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.92, 2,021.56 and 373.76 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.92 : 2,021.56 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.92/2,021.56 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.92x = 2,021.56 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.92x = 755,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,578.27/1,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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