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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.93, 2,024.37 and 1,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.93, 2,024.37 and 1,042.32 is: 1,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.93 : 2,024.37 = 1,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.93/2,024.37 = 1,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.93x = 2,024.37 × 1,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.93x = 2,110,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,041.34/1,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.92

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