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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.02, 1,969.25 and 663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.02, 1,969.25 and 663.21 is: 995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.02 : 1,969.25 = 663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.02/1,969.25 = 663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.02x = 1,969.25 × 663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.02x = 1,306,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,022.98/1,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.43

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