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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.97, 1,907.82 and 1,125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.97, 1,907.82 and 1,125.62 is: 1,689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.97 : 1,907.82 = 1,125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.97/1,907.82 = 1,125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.97x = 1,907.82 × 1,125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.97x = 2,147,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,474.72/1,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.63

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