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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.76, 2,007.42 and 1,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.76, 2,007.42 and 1,010.70 is: 1,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.76 : 2,007.42 = 1,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.76/2,007.42 = 1,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.76x = 2,007.42 × 1,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.76x = 2,028,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,899.39/1,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.25

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