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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.93, 2,067 and 512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.93, 2,067 and 512.25 is: 768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.93 : 2,067 = 512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.93/2,067 = 512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.93x = 2,067 × 512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.93x = 1,058,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,820.75/1,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.41

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