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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.04, 2,020.88 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.04, 2,020.88 and 525.74 is: 788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.04 : 2,020.88 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.04/2,020.88 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.04x = 2,020.88 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.04x = 1,062,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,457.45/1,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.15

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