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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.92, 1,815.19 and 1,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.92, 1,815.19 and 1,182.45 is: 1,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.92 : 1,815.19 = 1,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.92/1,815.19 = 1,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.92x = 1,815.19 × 1,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.92x = 2,146,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,375.27/1,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.06

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