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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.43, 2,027.67 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.43, 2,027.67 and 529.56 is: 794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.43 : 2,027.67 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.43/2,027.67 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.43x = 2,027.67 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.43x = 1,073,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,760.14/1,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.54

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