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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.76, 2,033.82 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.76, 2,033.82 and 534 is: 801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.76 : 2,033.82 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.76/2,033.82 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.76x = 2,033.82 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.76x = 1,086,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,059.88/1,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.07

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