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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.71, 1,913.07 and 1,306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.71, 1,913.07 and 1,306.89 is: 1,804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.71 : 1,913.07 = 1,306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.71/1,913.07 = 1,306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.71x = 1,913.07 × 1,306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.71x = 2,500,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,162.49/1,385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.25

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