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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.24, 1,932.48 and 1,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.24, 1,932.48 and 1,066.68 is: 1,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.24 : 1,932.48 = 1,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.24/1,932.48 = 1,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.24x = 1,932.48 × 1,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.24x = 2,061,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,337.77/1,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.24

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