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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.93, 2,020.28 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.93, 2,020.28 and 481.77 is: 722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.93 : 2,020.28 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.93/2,020.28 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.93x = 2,020.28 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.93x = 973,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,307.89/1,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.08

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