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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.91, 2,054.31 and 1,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.91, 2,054.31 and 1,044.91 is: 1,568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.91 : 2,054.31 = 1,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.91/2,054.31 = 1,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.91x = 2,054.31 × 1,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.91x = 2,146,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,569.06/1,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.09

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