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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.70, 2,097.96 and 1,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.70, 2,097.96 and 1,363.82 is: 2,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.70 : 2,097.96 = 1,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.70/2,097.96 = 1,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.70x = 2,097.96 × 1,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.70x = 2,861,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,239.81/1,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.64

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