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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.06, 1,789.56 and 1,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.06, 1,789.56 and 1,129.88 is: 1,694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.06 : 1,789.56 = 1,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.06/1,789.56 = 1,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.06x = 1,789.56 × 1,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.06x = 2,021,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,988.05/1,193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.79

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