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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.22, 1,908.73 and 1,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.22, 1,908.73 and 1,167.90 is: 1,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.22 : 1,908.73 = 1,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.22/1,908.73 = 1,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.22x = 1,908.73 × 1,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.22x = 2,229,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,212.19/1,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.48

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