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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.07, 1,791.72 and 1,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.07, 1,791.72 and 1,094.55 is: 1,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.07 : 1,791.72 = 1,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.07/1,791.72 = 1,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.07x = 1,791.72 × 1,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.07x = 1,961,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,127.13/1,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.64

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