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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.91, 2,041.61 and 1,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.91, 2,041.61 and 1,015.20 is: 1,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.91 : 2,041.61 = 1,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.91/2,041.61 = 1,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.91x = 2,041.61 × 1,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.91x = 2,072,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,637.40/1,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.63

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