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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.73, 2,114.46 and 760.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.73, 2,114.46 and 760.09 is: 1,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.73 : 2,114.46 = 760.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.73/2,114.46 = 760.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.73x = 2,114.46 × 760.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.73x = 1,607,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,179.90/1,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.25

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