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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.26, 2,044.62 and 1,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.26, 2,044.62 and 1,020.82 is: 1,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.26 : 2,044.62 = 1,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.26/2,044.62 = 1,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.26x = 2,044.62 × 1,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.26x = 2,087,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,188.99/1,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.55

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