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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.08, 2,033.44 and 965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.08, 2,033.44 and 965.86 is: 1,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.08 : 2,033.44 = 965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.08/2,033.44 = 965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.08x = 2,033.44 × 965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.08x = 1,964,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,018.36/1,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.31

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