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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.29, 2,027.52 and 530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.29, 2,027.52 and 530.05 is: 794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.29 : 2,027.52 = 530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.29/2,027.52 = 530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.29x = 2,027.52 × 530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.29x = 1,074,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,686.98/1,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.72

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