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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.76, 2,003.34 and 1,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.76, 2,003.34 and 1,297.34 is: 1,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.76 : 2,003.34 = 1,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.76/2,003.34 = 1,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.76x = 2,003.34 × 1,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.76x = 2,599,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,013.12/1,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.26

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