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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.19, 1,964.07 and 615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.19, 1,964.07 and 615.86 is: 923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.19 : 1,964.07 = 615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.19/1,964.07 = 615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.19x = 1,964.07 × 615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.19x = 1,209,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,592.15/1,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.92

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