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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.22, 1,918.41 and 1,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.22, 1,918.41 and 1,063.26 is: 1,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.22 : 1,918.41 = 1,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.22/1,918.41 = 1,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.22x = 1,918.41 × 1,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.22x = 2,039,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,768.62/1,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.30

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