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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.63, 2,628.20 and 1,065.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.63, 2,628.20 and 1,065.29 is: 1,469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.63 : 2,628.20 = 1,065.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.63/2,628.20 = 1,065.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.63x = 2,628.20 × 1,065.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.63x = 2,799,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,784.70/1,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.99

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