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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.82, 1,913.73 and 1,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.82, 1,913.73 and 1,154.32 is: 1,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.82 : 1,913.73 = 1,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.82/1,913.73 = 1,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.82x = 1,913.73 × 1,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.82x = 2,209,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,056.81/1,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.48

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