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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.88, 1,975.44 and 1,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.88, 1,975.44 and 1,151.64 is: 1,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.88 : 1,975.44 = 1,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.88/1,975.44 = 1,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.88x = 1,975.44 × 1,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.88x = 2,274,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,995.72/1,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.64

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