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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.26 and 1,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.26 and 1,134.24 is: 1,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,921.26 = 1,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,921.26 = 1,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,921.26 × 1,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 2,179,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,169.94/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.98

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