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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.69, 1,993.88 and 1,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.69, 1,993.88 and 1,227.24 is: 1,841.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.69 : 1,993.88 = 1,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.69/1,993.88 = 1,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.69x = 1,993.88 × 1,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.69x = 2,446,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,972.36/1,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.64

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