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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.89, 1,913.71 and 1,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.89, 1,913.71 and 1,103.55 is: 1,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.89 : 1,913.71 = 1,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.89/1,913.71 = 1,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.89x = 1,913.71 × 1,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.89x = 2,111,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,874.67/1,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.92

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