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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.76, 1,900.32 and 1,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.76, 1,900.32 and 1,084.32 is: 1,627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.76 : 1,900.32 = 1,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.76/1,900.32 = 1,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.76x = 1,900.32 × 1,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.76x = 2,060,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,554.98/1,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.92

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