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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.91, 1,876.37 and 1,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.91, 1,876.37 and 1,034.06 is: 1,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.91 : 1,876.37 = 1,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.91/1,876.37 = 1,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.91x = 1,876.37 × 1,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.91x = 1,940,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,264.61/1,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.08

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