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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.92, 1,844.43 and 1,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.92, 1,844.43 and 1,195.80 is: 1,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.92 : 1,844.43 = 1,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.92/1,844.43 = 1,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.92x = 1,844.43 × 1,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.92x = 2,205,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,557.99/1,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.97

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