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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.80, 1,813.62 and 1,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.80, 1,813.62 and 1,006.04 is: 1,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.80 : 1,813.62 = 1,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.80/1,813.62 = 1,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.80x = 1,813.62 × 1,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.80x = 1,824,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,574.26/1,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.16

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