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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.76, 2,002.14 and 1,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.76, 2,002.14 and 1,119.72 is: 1,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.76 : 2,002.14 = 1,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.76/2,002.14 = 1,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.76x = 2,002.14 × 1,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.76x = 2,241,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,836.20/1,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.58

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