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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.04, 1,898.52 and 1,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.04, 1,898.52 and 1,130.48 is: 1,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.04 : 1,898.52 = 1,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.04/1,898.52 = 1,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.04x = 1,898.52 × 1,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.04x = 2,146,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,238.89/1,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.23

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