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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.04, 1,895.94 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.04, 1,895.94 and 1,150.96 is: 1,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.04 : 1,895.94 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.04/1,895.94 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.04x = 1,895.94 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.04x = 2,182,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,151.10/1,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.60

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