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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.92, 1,946.88 and 1,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.92, 1,946.88 and 1,105.16 is: 1,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.92 : 1,946.88 = 1,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.92/1,946.88 = 1,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.92x = 1,946.88 × 1,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.92x = 2,151,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,613.90/1,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.74

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