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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.92, 1,991.12 and 1,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.92, 1,991.12 and 1,244.84 is: 1,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.92 : 1,991.12 = 1,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.92/1,991.12 = 1,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.92x = 1,991.12 × 1,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.92x = 2,478,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,609.64/1,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.95

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