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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.76, 2,029.26 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.76, 2,029.26 and 378.86 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.76 : 2,029.26 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.76/2,029.26 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.76x = 2,029.26 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.76x = 768,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,805.44/1,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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