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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.10 and 1,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.10 and 1,296.80 is: 1,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.68 : 2,035.10 = 1,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.68/2,035.10 = 1,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.68x = 2,035.10 × 1,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.68x = 2,639,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,101.02/1,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.27

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