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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.75, 2,004.10 and 969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.75, 2,004.10 and 969.90 is: 1,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.75 : 2,004.10 = 969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.75/2,004.10 = 969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.75x = 2,004.10 × 969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.75x = 1,943,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,776.59/1,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.19

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