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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.17, 1,945.71 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.17, 1,945.71 and 1,127.25 is: 1,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.17 : 1,945.71 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.17/1,945.71 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.17x = 1,945.71 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.17x = 2,193,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,301.60/1,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.23

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