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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.91, 1,826.42 and 1,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.91, 1,826.42 and 1,065.35 is: 1,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.91 : 1,826.42 = 1,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.91/1,826.42 = 1,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.91x = 1,826.42 × 1,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.91x = 1,945,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,776.55/1,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.29

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