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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.04, 1,952.94 and 1,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.04, 1,952.94 and 1,057.92 is: 1,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.04 : 1,952.94 = 1,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.04/1,952.94 = 1,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.04x = 1,952.94 × 1,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.04x = 2,066,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,054.28/1,304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.35

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