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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.71, 1,984.46 and 1,128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.71, 1,984.46 and 1,128.88 is: 1,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.71 : 1,984.46 = 1,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.71/1,984.46 = 1,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.71x = 1,984.46 × 1,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.71x = 2,240,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,206.60/1,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.82

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