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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.64, 2,094.96 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.64, 2,094.96 and 484 is: 726

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.64 : 2,094.96 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.64/2,094.96 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.64x = 2,094.96 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.64x = 1,013,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,960.64/1,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726

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