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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.93, 1,902.08 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.93, 1,902.08 and 498.25 is: 747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.93 : 1,902.08 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.93/1,902.08 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.93x = 1,902.08 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.93x = 947,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,711.36/1,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.45

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