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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.82, 1,861.90 and 1,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.82, 1,861.90 and 1,054.19 is: 1,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.82 : 1,861.90 = 1,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.82/1,861.90 = 1,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.82x = 1,861.90 × 1,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.82x = 1,962,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,784.42/1,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.18

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