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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.65, 2,948.28 and 667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.65, 2,948.28 and 667.10 is: 1,000.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.65 : 2,948.28 = 667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.65/2,948.28 = 667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.65x = 2,948.28 × 667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.65x = 1,966,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,797.59/1,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.58

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