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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.92, 1,926.26 and 1,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.92, 1,926.26 and 1,103.24 is: 1,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.92 : 1,926.26 = 1,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.92/1,926.26 = 1,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.92x = 1,926.26 × 1,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.92x = 2,125,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,127.08/1,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.12

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