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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.76, 1,899.12 and 1,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.76, 1,899.12 and 1,177.76 is: 1,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.76 : 1,899.12 = 1,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.76/1,899.12 = 1,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.76x = 1,899.12 × 1,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.76x = 2,236,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,707.57/1,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.30

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