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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.84, 1,786.31 and 1,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.84, 1,786.31 and 1,033.34 is: 1,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.84 : 1,786.31 = 1,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.84/1,786.31 = 1,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.84x = 1,786.31 × 1,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.84x = 1,845,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,855.35/1,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.05

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