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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.91, 1,782.15 and 1,067.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.91, 1,782.15 and 1,067.41 is: 1,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.91 : 1,782.15 = 1,067.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.91/1,782.15 = 1,067.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.91x = 1,782.15 × 1,067.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.91x = 1,902,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,284.73/1,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.02

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