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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.22, 1,955.88 and 1,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.22, 1,955.88 and 1,150.32 is: 1,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.22 : 1,955.88 = 1,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.22/1,955.88 = 1,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.22x = 1,955.88 × 1,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.22x = 2,249,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,887.88/1,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.08

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