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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.32, 1,966.38 and 1,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.32, 1,966.38 and 1,229.08 is: 1,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.32 : 1,966.38 = 1,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.32/1,966.38 = 1,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.32x = 1,966.38 × 1,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.32x = 2,416,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,838.33/1,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.25

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