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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.23, 1,928.14 and 1,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.23, 1,928.14 and 1,067.34 is: 1,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.23 : 1,928.14 = 1,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.23/1,928.14 = 1,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.23x = 1,928.14 × 1,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.23x = 2,057,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,980.95/1,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.77

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