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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.92, 1,819.28 and 1,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.92, 1,819.28 and 1,039.44 is: 1,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.92 : 1,819.28 = 1,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.92/1,819.28 = 1,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.92x = 1,819.28 × 1,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.92x = 1,891,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,032.40/1,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.69

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