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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.82, 2,034.86 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.82, 2,034.86 and 535.07 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.82 : 2,034.86 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.82/2,034.86 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.82x = 2,034.86 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.82x = 1,088,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,794.95/1,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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