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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.82, 1,788.69 and 775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.82, 1,788.69 and 775.94 is: 1,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.82 : 1,788.69 = 775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.82/1,788.69 = 775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.82x = 1,788.69 × 775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.82x = 1,387,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,920.59/1,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.56

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