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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.52 and 1,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.52, 1,895.52 and 1,247.32 is: 1,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.52 : 1,895.52 = 1,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.52/1,895.52 = 1,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.52x = 1,895.52 × 1,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.52x = 2,364,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,320.01/1,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.22

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