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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,935.36 and 1,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,935.36 and 1,004.40 is: 1,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,935.36 = 1,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,935.36 = 1,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,935.36 × 1,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,943,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,875.58/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.66

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