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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.76, 2,054.10 and 793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.76, 2,054.10 and 793.04 is: 1,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.76 : 2,054.10 = 793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.76/2,054.10 = 793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.76x = 2,054.10 × 793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.76x = 1,628,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,983.46/1,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.25

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