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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.81, 2,033.06 and 1,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.81, 2,033.06 and 1,309.29 is: 1,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.81 : 2,033.06 = 1,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.81/2,033.06 = 1,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.81x = 2,033.06 × 1,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.81x = 2,661,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,858.58/1,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.85

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