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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.77, 2,008.64 and 1,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.77, 2,008.64 and 1,253.75 is: 1,883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.77 : 2,008.64 = 1,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.77/2,008.64 = 1,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.77x = 2,008.64 × 1,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.77x = 2,518,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,325.49/1,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.89

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