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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.21, 1,975.99 and 1,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.21, 1,975.99 and 1,251.69 is: 1,864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.21 : 1,975.99 = 1,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.21/1,975.99 = 1,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.21x = 1,975.99 × 1,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.21x = 2,473,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,320.66/1,326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.95

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