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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.08, 2,040.12 and 1,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.08, 2,040.12 and 1,230.48 is: 1,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.08 : 2,040.12 = 1,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.08/2,040.12 = 1,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.08x = 2,040.12 × 1,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.08x = 2,510,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,326.86/1,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.72

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