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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.96, 1,966.72 and 1,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.96, 1,966.72 and 1,274.08 is: 1,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.96 : 1,966.72 = 1,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.96/1,966.72 = 1,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.96x = 1,966.72 × 1,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.96x = 2,505,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,758.62/1,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.48

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