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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 2,003.93 and 1,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 2,003.93 and 1,125.95 is: 1,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 2,003.93 = 1,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/2,003.93 = 1,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 2,003.93 × 1,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 2,256,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,319.35/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.35

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