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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.74, 2,034.66 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.74, 2,034.66 and 534.80 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.74 : 2,034.66 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.74/2,034.66 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.74x = 2,034.66 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.74x = 1,088,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,136.17/1,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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