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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.56, 1,785.60 and 1,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.56, 1,785.60 and 1,044.96 is: 1,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.56 : 1,785.60 = 1,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.56/1,785.60 = 1,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.56x = 1,785.60 × 1,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.56x = 1,865,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,880.58/1,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.60

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