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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.92, 2,947.64 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.92, 2,947.64 and 666.04 is: 999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.92 : 2,947.64 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.92/2,947.64 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.92x = 2,947.64 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.92x = 1,963,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,246.15/1,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.15

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