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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.56, 1,890.42 and 975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.56, 1,890.42 and 975.96 is: 1,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.56 : 1,890.42 = 975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.56/1,890.42 = 975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.56x = 1,890.42 × 975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.56x = 1,844,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,974.30/1,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.13

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