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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.24, 1,942.74 and 925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.24, 1,942.74 and 925.47 is: 1,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.24 : 1,942.74 = 925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.24/1,942.74 = 925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.24x = 1,942.74 × 925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.24x = 1,797,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,947.59/1,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.05

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