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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.66 and 647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.66 and 647.33 is: 971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.76 : 1,792.66 = 647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.76/1,792.66 = 647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.76x = 1,792.66 × 647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.76x = 1,160,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,442.60/1,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.28

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