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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.68, 2,115.60 and 1,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.68, 2,115.60 and 1,047.84 is: 1,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.68 : 2,115.60 = 1,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.68/2,115.60 = 1,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.68x = 2,115.60 × 1,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.68x = 2,216,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,810.30/1,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.33

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