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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.04, 1,990.20 and 840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.04, 1,990.20 and 840.80 is: 1,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.04 : 1,990.20 = 840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.04/1,990.20 = 840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.04x = 1,990.20 × 840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.04x = 1,673,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,360.16/1,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.02

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