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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.94 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.94 and 482.94 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.63 : 2,022.94 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.63/2,022.94 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.63x = 2,022.94 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.63x = 976,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,958.64/1,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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