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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.56, 2,044.86 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.56, 2,044.86 and 593.64 is: 890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.56 : 2,044.86 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.56/2,044.86 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.56x = 2,044.86 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.56x = 1,213,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,910.69/1,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.25

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