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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.63, 2,017.05 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.63, 2,017.05 and 1,183.44 is: 1,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.63 : 2,017.05 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.63/2,017.05 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.63x = 2,017.05 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.63x = 2,387,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,057.65/1,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.25

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