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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.76, 1,941.36 and 716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.76, 1,941.36 and 716.96 is: 1,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.76 : 1,941.36 = 716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.76/1,941.36 = 716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.76x = 1,941.36 × 716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.76x = 1,391,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,877.47/1,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.84

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