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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.88, 2,005.32 and 1,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.88, 2,005.32 and 1,288.76 is: 1,928.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.88 : 2,005.32 = 1,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.88/2,005.32 = 1,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.88x = 2,005.32 × 1,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.88x = 2,584,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,376.20/1,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.81

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