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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.84, 1,828.96 and 1,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.84, 1,828.96 and 1,002.88 is: 1,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.84 : 1,828.96 = 1,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.84/1,828.96 = 1,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.84x = 1,828.96 × 1,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.84x = 1,834,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,227.40/1,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.66

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