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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,375.95 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,375.95 and 866.14 is: 1,296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,375.95 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,375.95 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,375.95 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 1,191,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,765.33/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.19

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