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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.87, 2,047.86 and 903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.87, 2,047.86 and 903.97 is: 1,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.87 : 2,047.86 = 903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.87/2,047.86 = 903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.87x = 2,047.86 × 903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.87x = 1,851,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,204.00/1,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.34

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