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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,921.13 and 818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,921.13 and 818.30 is: 1,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,921.13 = 818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,921.13 = 818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,921.13 × 818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 1,572,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,060.68/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.26

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