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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.44, 2,047.89 and 1,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.44, 2,047.89 and 1,276.96 is: 1,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.44 : 2,047.89 = 1,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.44/2,047.89 = 1,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.44x = 2,047.89 × 1,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.44x = 2,615,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,073.61/1,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.59

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