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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.76, 1,901.00 and 1,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.76, 1,901.00 and 1,035.15 is: 1,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.76 : 1,901.00 = 1,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.76/1,901.00 = 1,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.76x = 1,901.00 × 1,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.76x = 1,967,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,815.61/1,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.65

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