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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.03, 1,982.34 and 932.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.03, 1,982.34 and 932.21 is: 1,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.03 : 1,982.34 = 932.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.03/1,982.34 = 932.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.03x = 1,982.34 × 932.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.03x = 1,847,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,947.26/1,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.75

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