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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.74, 2,948.74 and 667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.74, 2,948.74 and 667.30 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.74 : 2,948.74 = 667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.74/2,948.74 = 667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.74x = 2,948.74 × 667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.74x = 1,967,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,694.20/1,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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