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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.73, 2,050.09 and 1,160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.73, 2,050.09 and 1,160.79 is: 1,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.73 : 2,050.09 = 1,160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.73/2,050.09 = 1,160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.73x = 2,050.09 × 1,160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.73x = 2,379,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,723.97/1,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.18

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