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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.08, 1,948.36 and 651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.08, 1,948.36 and 651.28 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.08 : 1,948.36 = 651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.08/1,948.36 = 651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.08x = 1,948.36 × 651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.08x = 1,268,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,927.90/1,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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