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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.94, 2,023.02 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.94, 2,023.02 and 374.82 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.94 : 2,023.02 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.94/2,023.02 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.94x = 2,023.02 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.94x = 758,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,268.36/1,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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