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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.80, 1,796.04 and 1,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.80, 1,796.04 and 1,094.80 is: 1,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.80 : 1,796.04 = 1,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.80/1,796.04 = 1,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.80x = 1,796.04 × 1,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.80x = 1,966,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,304.59/1,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.97

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