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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.19, 1,940.36 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.19, 1,940.36 and 676.76 is: 1,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.19 : 1,940.36 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.19/1,940.36 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.19x = 1,940.36 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.19x = 1,313,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,144.95/1,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.86

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