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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.93, 1,973.30 and 1,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.93, 1,973.30 and 1,055.57 is: 1,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.93 : 1,973.30 = 1,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.93/1,973.30 = 1,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.93x = 1,973.30 × 1,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.93x = 2,082,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,956.28/1,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.68

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