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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.46, 2,034.82 and 1,193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.46, 2,034.82 and 1,193.43 is: 1,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.46 : 2,034.82 = 1,193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.46/2,034.82 = 1,193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.46x = 2,034.82 × 1,193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.46x = 2,428,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,424.35/1,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.95

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