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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.73, 1,928.01 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.73, 1,928.01 and 1,005.28 is: 1,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.73 : 1,928.01 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.73/1,928.01 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.73x = 1,928.01 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.73x = 1,938,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,189.89/1,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.67

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