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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.44, 1,902.72 and 1,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.44, 1,902.72 and 1,025.44 is: 1,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.44 : 1,902.72 = 1,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.44/1,902.72 = 1,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.44x = 1,902.72 × 1,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.44x = 1,951,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,125.20/1,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.21

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