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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.03, 1,940.66 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.03, 1,940.66 and 677.16 is: 1,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.03 : 1,940.66 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.03/1,940.66 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.03x = 1,940.66 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.03x = 1,314,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,140.48/1,293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.33

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