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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.29, 1,978.41 and 910.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.29, 1,978.41 and 910.03 is: 1,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.29 : 1,978.41 = 910.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.29/1,978.41 = 910.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.29x = 1,978.41 × 910.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.29x = 1,800,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,412.45/1,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.14

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