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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.16, 1,984.70 and 1,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.16, 1,984.70 and 1,048.95 is: 1,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.16 : 1,984.70 = 1,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.16/1,984.70 = 1,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.16x = 1,984.70 × 1,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.16x = 2,081,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,853.69/1,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.02

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