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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.05, 2,470.48 and 673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.05, 2,470.48 and 673.13 is: 1,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.05 : 2,470.48 = 673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.05/2,470.48 = 673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.05x = 2,470.48 × 673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.05x = 1,662,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,954.20/1,647.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.66

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