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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.48, 2,067.42 and 1,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.48, 2,067.42 and 1,148.20 is: 1,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.48 : 2,067.42 = 1,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.48/2,067.42 = 1,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.48x = 2,067.42 × 1,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.48x = 2,373,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,811.64/1,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.31

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