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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382, 2,073.04 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382, 2,073.04 and 356 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382 : 2,073.04 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382/2,073.04 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382x = 2,073.04 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382x = 738,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,002.24/1,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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