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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.91, 2,054.77 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.91, 2,054.77 and 395.96 is: 593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.91 : 2,054.77 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.91/2,054.77 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.91x = 2,054.77 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.91x = 813,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,595.47/1,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.90

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