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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.61, 1,895.48 and 1,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.61, 1,895.48 and 1,109.89 is: 1,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.61 : 1,895.48 = 1,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.61/1,895.48 = 1,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.61x = 1,895.48 × 1,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.61x = 2,103,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,774.30/1,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.26

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