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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.58, 1,947.66 and 1,053.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.58, 1,947.66 and 1,053.81 is: 1,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.58 : 1,947.66 = 1,053.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.58/1,947.66 = 1,053.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.58x = 1,947.66 × 1,053.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.58x = 2,052,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,463.58/1,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.20

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