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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.04, 1,964.13 and 899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.04, 1,964.13 and 899.02 is: 1,346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.04 : 1,964.13 = 899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.04/1,964.13 = 899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.04x = 1,964.13 × 899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.04x = 1,765,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,792.15/1,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.86

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