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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.70, 2,067.93 and 1,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.70, 2,067.93 and 1,229.70 is: 1,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.70 : 2,067.93 = 1,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.70/2,067.93 = 1,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.70x = 2,067.93 × 1,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.70x = 2,542,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,933.52/1,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.11

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