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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.77, 2,027.31 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.77, 2,027.31 and 529.62 is: 794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.77 : 2,027.31 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.77/2,027.31 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.77x = 2,027.31 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.77x = 1,073,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,694.33/1,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.88

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