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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.97, 1,900.63 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.97, 1,900.63 and 445.04 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.97 : 1,900.63 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.97/1,900.63 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.97x = 1,900.63 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.97x = 845,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,856.38/1,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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