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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.22, 1,966.32 and 1,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.22, 1,966.32 and 1,157.55 is: 1,733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.22 : 1,966.32 = 1,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.22/1,966.32 = 1,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.22x = 1,966.32 × 1,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.22x = 2,276,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,113.72/1,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.23

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