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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.93, 1,935.20 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.93, 1,935.20 and 664.76 is: 998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.93 : 1,935.20 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.93/1,935.20 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.93x = 1,935.20 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.93x = 1,286,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,430.55/1,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.06

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