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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.53, 1,930.19 and 1,028.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.53, 1,930.19 and 1,028.97 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.53 : 1,930.19 = 1,028.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.53/1,930.19 = 1,028.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.53x = 1,930.19 × 1,028.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.53x = 1,986,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,102.46/1,288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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