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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,969.92 and 663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,969.92 and 663.84 is: 995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,969.92 = 663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,969.92 = 663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,969.92 × 663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,307,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,711.69/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.76

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