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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377, 2,067.12 and 1,148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377, 2,067.12 and 1,148.58 is: 1,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377 : 2,067.12 = 1,148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377/2,067.12 = 1,148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377x = 2,067.12 × 1,148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377x = 2,374,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,252.69/1,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.22

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