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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.72, 1,826.88 and 1,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.72, 1,826.88 and 1,008.43 is: 1,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.72 : 1,826.88 = 1,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.72/1,826.88 = 1,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.72x = 1,826.88 × 1,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.72x = 1,842,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,280.60/1,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.74

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