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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.99, 1,895.68 and 1,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.99, 1,895.68 and 1,058.66 is: 1,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.99 : 1,895.68 = 1,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.99/1,895.68 = 1,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.99x = 1,895.68 × 1,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.99x = 2,006,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,880.59/1,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.73

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