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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.78, 1,923.06 and 1,024.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.78, 1,923.06 and 1,024.22 is: 1,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.78 : 1,923.06 = 1,024.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.78/1,923.06 = 1,024.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.78x = 1,923.06 × 1,024.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.78x = 1,969,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,636.51/1,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.25

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