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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.29, 1,895.36 and 1,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.29, 1,895.36 and 1,092.98 is: 1,638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.29 : 1,895.36 = 1,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.29/1,895.36 = 1,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.29x = 1,895.36 × 1,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.29x = 2,071,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,575.63/1,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.53

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