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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.03, 2,203.83 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.03, 2,203.83 and 647.28 is: 971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.03 : 2,203.83 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.03/2,203.83 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.03x = 2,203.83 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.03x = 1,426,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,495.08/1,469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.05

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