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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.28, 1,941.72 and 804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.28, 1,941.72 and 804.76 is: 1,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.28 : 1,941.72 = 804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.28/1,941.72 = 804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.28x = 1,941.72 × 804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.28x = 1,562,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,618.59/1,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.26

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