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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.38, 1,960.99 and 1,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.38, 1,960.99 and 1,033.63 is: 1,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.38 : 1,960.99 = 1,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.38/1,960.99 = 1,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.38x = 1,960.99 × 1,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.38x = 2,026,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,938.09/1,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.01

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