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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.04, 1,923.38 and 697.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.04, 1,923.38 and 697.63 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.04 : 1,923.38 = 697.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.04/1,923.38 = 697.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.04x = 1,923.38 × 697.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.04x = 1,341,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,805.52/1,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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