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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.81, 2,000.26 and 924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.81, 2,000.26 and 924.82 is: 1,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.81 : 2,000.26 = 924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.81/2,000.26 = 924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.81x = 2,000.26 × 924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.81x = 1,849,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,880.45/1,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.96

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