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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.10, 1,921.77 and 1,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.10, 1,921.77 and 1,062.22 is: 1,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.10 : 1,921.77 = 1,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.10/1,921.77 = 1,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.10x = 1,921.77 × 1,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.10x = 2,041,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,342.53/1,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.43

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