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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.93, 1,834.77 and 1,124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.93, 1,834.77 and 1,124.77 is: 1,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.93 : 1,834.77 = 1,124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.93/1,834.77 = 1,124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.93x = 1,834.77 × 1,124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.93x = 2,063,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,694.25/1,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.37

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