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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.73, 2,035.17 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.73, 2,035.17 and 382.91 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.73 : 2,035.17 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.73/2,035.17 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.73x = 2,035.17 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.73x = 779,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,274.85/1,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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