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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.64, 1,807.86 and 1,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.64, 1,807.86 and 1,030.24 is: 1,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.64 : 1,807.86 = 1,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.64/1,807.86 = 1,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.64x = 1,807.86 × 1,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.64x = 1,862,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,529.69/1,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.41

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