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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.68, 2,058.12 and 1,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.68, 2,058.12 and 1,282.20 is: 1,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.68 : 2,058.12 = 1,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.68/2,058.12 = 1,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.68x = 2,058.12 × 1,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.68x = 2,638,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,921.46/1,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.67

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