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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.04, 1,943.46 and 1,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.04, 1,943.46 and 1,010.04 is: 1,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.04 : 1,943.46 = 1,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.04/1,943.46 = 1,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.04x = 1,943.46 × 1,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.04x = 1,962,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,972.34/1,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.26

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