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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.76, 1,971.26 and 925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.76, 1,971.26 and 925.08 is: 1,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.76 : 1,971.26 = 925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.76/1,971.26 = 925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.76x = 1,971.26 × 925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.76x = 1,823,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,573.20/1,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.00

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