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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.68, 1,995.60 and 1,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.68, 1,995.60 and 1,301.28 is: 1,947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.68 : 1,995.60 = 1,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.68/1,995.60 = 1,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.68x = 1,995.60 × 1,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.68x = 2,596,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,834.37/1,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.12

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