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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.93, 1,839.24 and 1,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.93, 1,839.24 and 1,163.88 is: 1,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.93 : 1,839.24 = 1,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.93/1,839.24 = 1,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.93x = 1,839.24 × 1,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.93x = 2,140,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,654.65/1,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.60

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