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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.07, 2,943.44 and 663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.07, 2,943.44 and 663.23 is: 994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.07 : 2,943.44 = 663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.07/2,943.44 = 663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.07x = 2,943.44 × 663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.07x = 1,952,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,177.71/1,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.96

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