Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.62, 2,064 and 510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,375.62, 2,064 and 510 is: 765.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,375.62 : 2,064 = 510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,375.62/2,064 = 510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,375.62x = 2,064 × 510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,375.62x = 1,052,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,640/1,375.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765.21
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