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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.76, 2,039.64 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.76, 2,039.64 and 333.76 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.76 : 2,039.64 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.76/2,039.64 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.76x = 2,039.64 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.76x = 680,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,750.25/1,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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