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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.59, 1,934.55 and 1,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.59, 1,934.55 and 1,190.43 is: 1,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.59 : 1,934.55 = 1,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.59/1,934.55 = 1,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.59x = 1,934.55 × 1,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.59x = 2,302,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,946.36/1,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.03

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