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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.99, 1,995.36 and 1,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.99, 1,995.36 and 1,273.53 is: 1,914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.99 : 1,995.36 = 1,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.99/1,995.36 = 1,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.99x = 1,995.36 × 1,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.99x = 2,541,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,150.82/1,326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.97

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