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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.58 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.58 and 903.75 is: 1,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.05 : 2,044.58 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.05/2,044.58 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.05x = 2,044.58 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.05x = 1,847,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,778.95/1,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.62

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