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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.96, 1,969.98 and 735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.96, 1,969.98 and 735.82 is: 1,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.96 : 1,969.98 = 735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.96/1,969.98 = 735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.96x = 1,969.98 × 735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.96x = 1,449,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,550.68/1,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.03

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