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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.83, 1,836.23 and 1,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.83, 1,836.23 and 1,065.83 is: 1,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.83 : 1,836.23 = 1,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.83/1,836.23 = 1,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.83x = 1,836.23 × 1,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.83x = 1,957,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,094.51/1,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.58

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