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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.08, 1,989.18 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.08, 1,989.18 and 595.76 is: 893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.08 : 1,989.18 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.08/1,989.18 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.08x = 1,989.18 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.08x = 1,185,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,073.88/1,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.67

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