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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.84, 1,947.60 and 1,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.84, 1,947.60 and 1,135.68 is: 1,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.84 : 1,947.60 = 1,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.84/1,947.60 = 1,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.84x = 1,947.60 × 1,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.84x = 2,211,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,850.37/1,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.63

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