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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.92 and 1,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.94, 2,118.92 and 1,045.62 is: 1,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.94 : 2,118.92 = 1,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.94/2,118.92 = 1,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.94x = 2,118.92 × 1,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.94x = 2,215,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,579.90/1,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.18

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