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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 1,859.64 and 1,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 1,859.64 and 1,033.40 is: 1,425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 1,859.64 = 1,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/1,859.64 = 1,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 1,859.64 × 1,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 1,921,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,742.68/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.83

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