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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.99, 1,790.52 and 1,149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.99, 1,790.52 and 1,149.43 is: 1,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.99 : 1,790.52 = 1,149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.99/1,790.52 = 1,149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.99x = 1,790.52 × 1,149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.99x = 2,058,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,068.45/1,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.25

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