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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.84, 2,035.44 and 1,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.84, 2,035.44 and 1,152.48 is: 1,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.84 : 2,035.44 = 1,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.84/2,035.44 = 1,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.84x = 2,035.44 × 1,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.84x = 2,345,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,803.89/1,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.06

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