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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.73, 1,892.33 and 1,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.73, 1,892.33 and 1,095.70 is: 1,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.73 : 1,892.33 = 1,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.73/1,892.33 = 1,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.73x = 1,892.33 × 1,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.73x = 2,073,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,425.98/1,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.93

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