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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.83, 1,845.66 and 1,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.83, 1,845.66 and 1,194.78 is: 1,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.83 : 1,845.66 = 1,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.83/1,845.66 = 1,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.83x = 1,845.66 × 1,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.83x = 2,205,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,150.12/1,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.54

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