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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.55, 1,827.81 and 1,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.55, 1,827.81 and 1,127.97 is: 1,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.55 : 1,827.81 = 1,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.55/1,827.81 = 1,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.55x = 1,827.81 × 1,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.55x = 2,061,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,714.85/1,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.03

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