Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354, 2,031 and 328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,354, 2,031 and 328 is: 492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,354 : 2,031 = 328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,354/2,031 = 328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,354x = 2,031 × 328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,354x = 666,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,168/1,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492
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