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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.56, 1,945.14 and 1,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.56, 1,945.14 and 1,102.88 is: 1,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.56 : 1,945.14 = 1,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.56/1,945.14 = 1,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.56x = 1,945.14 × 1,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.56x = 2,145,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,250.49/1,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.58

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