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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.04, 1,844.74 and 1,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.04, 1,844.74 and 1,075.24 is: 1,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.04 : 1,844.74 = 1,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.04/1,844.74 = 1,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.04x = 1,844.74 × 1,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.04x = 1,983,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,538.24/1,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.64

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