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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.85, 2,003.13 and 641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.85, 2,003.13 and 641.95 is: 962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.85 : 2,003.13 = 641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.85/2,003.13 = 641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.85x = 2,003.13 × 641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.85x = 1,285,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,909.30/1,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.62

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