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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.76, 1,896.09 and 647.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.76, 1,896.09 and 647.75 is: 971.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.76 : 1,896.09 = 647.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.76/1,896.09 = 647.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.76x = 1,896.09 × 647.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.76x = 1,228,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,192.30/1,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.86

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