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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.60, 2,097.52 and 1,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.60, 2,097.52 and 1,349.76 is: 2,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.60 : 2,097.52 = 1,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.60/2,097.52 = 1,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.60x = 2,097.52 × 1,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.60x = 2,831,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,148.60/1,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.72

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