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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.76, 2,167.96 and 1,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.76, 2,167.96 and 1,338.76 is: 2,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.76 : 2,167.96 = 1,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.76/2,167.96 = 1,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.76x = 2,167.96 × 1,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.76x = 2,902,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,378.13/1,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.12

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