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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.97, 1,910.86 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.97, 1,910.86 and 396.45 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.97 : 1,910.86 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.97/1,910.86 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.97x = 1,910.86 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.97x = 757,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,560.94/1,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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