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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.81, 2,030.85 and 1,228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.81, 2,030.85 and 1,228.93 is: 1,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.81 : 2,030.85 = 1,228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.81/2,030.85 = 1,228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.81x = 2,030.85 × 1,228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.81x = 2,495,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,772.49/1,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.44

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