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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.54, 2,195.62 and 1,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.54, 2,195.62 and 1,327.46 is: 1,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.54 : 2,195.62 = 1,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.54/2,195.62 = 1,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.54x = 2,195.62 × 1,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.54x = 2,914,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,599.90/1,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.47

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