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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.35, 2,035.47 and 1,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.35, 2,035.47 and 1,220.65 is: 1,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.35 : 2,035.47 = 1,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.35/2,035.47 = 1,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.35x = 2,035.47 × 1,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.35x = 2,484,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,596.46/1,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.13

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