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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,895.00 and 1,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,895.00 and 1,098.56 is: 1,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,895.00 = 1,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,895.00 = 1,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,895.00 × 1,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 2,081,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,770.44/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.38

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