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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.84, 1,943.82 and 1,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.84, 1,943.82 and 1,279.80 is: 1,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.84 : 1,943.82 = 1,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.84/1,943.82 = 1,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.84x = 1,943.82 × 1,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.84x = 2,487,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,700.84/1,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.28

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