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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.03, 1,941.73 and 718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.03, 1,941.73 and 718.31 is: 1,077.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.03 : 1,941.73 = 718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.03/1,941.73 = 718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.03x = 1,941.73 × 718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.03x = 1,394,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,764.08/1,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.01

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