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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.93, 2,173.41 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.93, 2,173.41 and 353.32 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.93 : 2,173.41 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.93/2,173.41 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.93x = 2,173.41 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.93x = 767,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,903.79/1,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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