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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.99, 1,966.48 and 1,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.99, 1,966.48 and 1,036.70 is: 1,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.99 : 1,966.48 = 1,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.99/1,966.48 = 1,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.99x = 1,966.48 × 1,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.99x = 2,038,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,644.77/1,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.05

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