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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.76, 2,169.48 and 1,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.76, 2,169.48 and 1,339.76 is: 2,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.76 : 2,169.48 = 1,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.76/2,169.48 = 1,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.76x = 2,169.48 × 1,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.76x = 2,906,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,582.52/1,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.64

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