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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.74, 1,964.49 and 661.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.74, 1,964.49 and 661.66 is: 991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.74 : 1,964.49 = 661.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.74/1,964.49 = 661.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.74x = 1,964.49 × 661.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.74x = 1,299,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,824.45/1,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.67

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