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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.94, 2,144.76 and 1,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.94, 2,144.76 and 1,083.12 is: 1,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.94 : 2,144.76 = 1,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.94/2,144.76 = 1,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.94x = 2,144.76 × 1,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.94x = 2,323,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,032.45/1,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.43

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