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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.03, 1,868.94 and 913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.03, 1,868.94 and 913.05 is: 1,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.03 : 1,868.94 = 913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.03/1,868.94 = 913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.03x = 1,868.94 × 913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.03x = 1,706,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,435.67/1,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.41

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