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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.73, 2,689.25 and 1,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.73, 2,689.25 and 1,064.54 is: 1,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.73 : 2,689.25 = 1,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.73/2,689.25 = 1,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.73x = 2,689.25 × 1,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.73x = 2,862,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,795.43/1,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.06

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