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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.12, 1,978.01 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.12, 1,978.01 and 441.30 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.12 : 1,978.01 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.12/1,978.01 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.12x = 1,978.01 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.12x = 872,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,893.61/1,319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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