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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.68, 1,998.03 and 920.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.68, 1,998.03 and 920.64 is: 1,380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.68 : 1,998.03 = 920.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.68/1,998.03 = 920.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.68x = 1,998.03 × 920.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.68x = 1,839,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,466.34/1,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.28

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