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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.19, 1,947.34 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.19, 1,947.34 and 1,005.62 is: 1,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.19 : 1,947.34 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.19/1,947.34 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.19x = 1,947.34 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.19x = 1,958,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,284.05/1,300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.15

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