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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.56, 1,983.90 and 1,091.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.56, 1,983.90 and 1,091.02 is: 1,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.56 : 1,983.90 = 1,091.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.56/1,983.90 = 1,091.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.56x = 1,983.90 × 1,091.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.56x = 2,164,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,471.48/1,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.58

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