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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.55, 1,962.54 and 939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.55, 1,962.54 and 939.09 is: 1,406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.55 : 1,962.54 = 939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.55/1,962.54 = 939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.55x = 1,962.54 × 939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.55x = 1,843,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,001.69/1,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.28

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