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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.03, 2,058.29 and 825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.03, 2,058.29 and 825.91 is: 1,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.03 : 2,058.29 = 825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.03/2,058.29 = 825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.03x = 2,058.29 × 825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.03x = 1,699,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,959.21/1,374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.21

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