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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.94, 2,052.92 and 546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.94, 2,052.92 and 546.99 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.94 : 2,052.92 = 546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.94/2,052.92 = 546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.94x = 2,052.92 × 546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.94x = 1,122,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,928.08/1,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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