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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.71, 1,893.92 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.71, 1,893.92 and 1,029.44 is: 1,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.71 : 1,893.92 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.71/1,893.92 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.71x = 1,893.92 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.71x = 1,949,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,676.59/1,264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.60

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