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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.02, 2,027.66 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.02, 2,027.66 and 378.18 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.02 : 2,027.66 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.02/2,027.66 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.02x = 2,027.66 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.02x = 766,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,820.46/1,352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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