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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.81, 2,043.68 and 1,144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.81, 2,043.68 and 1,144.90 is: 1,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.81 : 2,043.68 = 1,144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.81/2,043.68 = 1,144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.81x = 2,043.68 × 1,144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.81x = 2,339,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,798.40/1,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.38

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