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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.91, 2,035.51 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.91, 2,035.51 and 535.07 is: 802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.91 : 2,035.51 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.91/2,035.51 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.91x = 2,035.51 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.91x = 1,089,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,140.34/1,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.66

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