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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.22, 1,788.32 and 1,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.22, 1,788.32 and 1,046.67 is: 1,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.22 : 1,788.32 = 1,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.22/1,788.32 = 1,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.22x = 1,788.32 × 1,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.22x = 1,871,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,775.66/1,193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.68

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