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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.22, 1,974.40 and 1,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.22, 1,974.40 and 1,122.57 is: 1,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.22 : 1,974.40 = 1,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.22/1,974.40 = 1,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.22x = 1,974.40 × 1,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.22x = 2,216,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,399.40/1,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.92

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