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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.08, 2,027.94 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.08, 2,027.94 and 378.16 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.08 : 2,027.94 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.08/2,027.94 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.08x = 2,027.94 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.08x = 766,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,885.79/1,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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