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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.04, 2,030.85 and 737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.04, 2,030.85 and 737.46 is: 1,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.04 : 2,030.85 = 737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.04/2,030.85 = 737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.04x = 2,030.85 × 737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.04x = 1,497,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,670.64/1,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.26

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