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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.08, 1,968.42 and 1,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.08, 1,968.42 and 1,052.66 is: 1,576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.08 : 1,968.42 = 1,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.08/1,968.42 = 1,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.08x = 1,968.42 × 1,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.08x = 2,072,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,084.55/1,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.84

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