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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.81, 1,981.26 and 1,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.81, 1,981.26 and 1,127.22 is: 1,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.81 : 1,981.26 = 1,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.81/1,981.26 = 1,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.81x = 1,981.26 × 1,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.81x = 2,233,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,315.90/1,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.87

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