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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.54, 1,983.90 and 960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.54, 1,983.90 and 960.02 is: 1,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.54 : 1,983.90 = 960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.54/1,983.90 = 960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.54x = 1,983.90 × 960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.54x = 1,904,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,583.68/1,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.01

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