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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.73, 2,008.09 and 1,105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.73, 2,008.09 and 1,105.45 is: 1,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.73 : 2,008.09 = 1,105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.73/2,008.09 = 1,105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.73x = 2,008.09 × 1,105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.73x = 2,219,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,839.45/1,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.17

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