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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.62, 1,806.84 and 1,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.62, 1,806.84 and 1,069.25 is: 1,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.62 : 1,806.84 = 1,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.62/1,806.84 = 1,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.62x = 1,806.84 × 1,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.62x = 1,931,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,968.19/1,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.15

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