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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.48, 2,170.05 and 1,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.48, 2,170.05 and 1,368.94 is: 2,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.48 : 2,170.05 = 1,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.48/2,170.05 = 1,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.48x = 2,170.05 × 1,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.48x = 2,970,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,668.25/1,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.14

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