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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.21, 1,890.11 and 1,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.21, 1,890.11 and 1,056.26 is: 1,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.21 : 1,890.11 = 1,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.21/1,890.11 = 1,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.21x = 1,890.11 × 1,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.21x = 1,996,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,454.95/1,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.72

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