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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.83, 2,039.88 and 1,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.83, 2,039.88 and 1,267.22 is: 1,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.83 : 2,039.88 = 1,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.83/2,039.88 = 1,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.83x = 2,039.88 × 1,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.83x = 2,584,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,976.73/1,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.96

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