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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.05, 2,015.25 and 954.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.05, 2,015.25 and 954.41 is: 1,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.05 : 2,015.25 = 954.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.05/2,015.25 = 954.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.05x = 2,015.25 × 954.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.05x = 1,923,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,364.68/1,345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.96

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