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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.76, 1,922.82 and 1,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.76, 1,922.82 and 1,066.60 is: 1,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.76 : 1,922.82 = 1,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.76/1,922.82 = 1,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.76x = 1,922.82 × 1,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.76x = 2,050,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,879.81/1,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.31

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