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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.92, 1,941.84 and 1,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.92, 1,941.84 and 1,236.96 is: 1,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.92 : 1,941.84 = 1,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.92/1,941.84 = 1,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.92x = 1,941.84 × 1,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.92x = 2,401,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,978.41/1,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.21

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