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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.20, 1,811.93 and 1,118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.20, 1,811.93 and 1,118.07 is: 1,675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.20 : 1,811.93 = 1,118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.20/1,811.93 = 1,118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.20x = 1,811.93 × 1,118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.20x = 2,025,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,858.98/1,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.38

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