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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.76, 1,895.60 and 1,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.76, 1,895.60 and 1,150.92 is: 1,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.76 : 1,895.60 = 1,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.76/1,895.60 = 1,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.76x = 1,895.60 × 1,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.76x = 2,181,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,686.83/1,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.80

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