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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,969.38 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,969.38 and 491.22 is: 736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,969.38 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,969.38 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,969.38 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 967,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,398.84/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.76

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