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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.22, 1,951.14 and 1,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.22, 1,951.14 and 1,027.82 is: 1,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.22 : 1,951.14 = 1,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.22/1,951.14 = 1,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.22x = 1,951.14 × 1,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.22x = 2,005,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,420.71/1,303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.82

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