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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.76, 2,117.64 and 1,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.76, 2,117.64 and 1,326.12 is: 1,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.76 : 2,117.64 = 1,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.76/2,117.64 = 1,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.76x = 2,117.64 × 1,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.76x = 2,808,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,244.76/1,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.19

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