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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.92, 1,784.34 and 930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.92, 1,784.34 and 930.82 is: 1,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.92 : 1,784.34 = 930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.92/1,784.34 = 930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.92x = 1,784.34 × 930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.92x = 1,660,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,899.36/1,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.64

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