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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.76, 2,091.80 and 1,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.76, 2,091.80 and 1,046.36 is: 1,568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.76 : 2,091.80 = 1,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.76/2,091.80 = 1,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.76x = 2,091.80 × 1,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.76x = 2,188,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,775.85/1,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.16

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