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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.75, 2,051.64 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.75, 2,051.64 and 393.86 is: 590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.75 : 2,051.64 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.75/2,051.64 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.75x = 2,051.64 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.75x = 808,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,058.93/1,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.79

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