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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.03, 1,916.81 and 1,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.03, 1,916.81 and 1,191.56 is: 1,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.03 : 1,916.81 = 1,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.03/1,916.81 = 1,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.03x = 1,916.81 × 1,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.03x = 2,284,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,000.53/1,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.13

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