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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.03, 1,896.45 and 484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.03, 1,896.45 and 484.27 is: 726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.03 : 1,896.45 = 484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.03/1,896.45 = 484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.03x = 1,896.45 × 484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.03x = 918,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,393.84/1,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.56

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