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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.64, 1,979.82 and 1,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.64, 1,979.82 and 1,013.46 is: 1,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.64 : 1,979.82 = 1,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.64/1,979.82 = 1,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.64x = 1,979.82 × 1,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.64x = 2,006,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,468.38/1,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.02

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