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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.82, 2,071.41 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.82, 2,071.41 and 1,150.96 is: 1,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.82 : 2,071.41 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.82/2,071.41 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.82x = 2,071.41 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.82x = 2,384,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,110.05/1,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.09

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