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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.62, 2,948.04 and 667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.62, 2,948.04 and 667.38 is: 1,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.62 : 2,948.04 = 667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.62/2,948.04 = 667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.62x = 2,948.04 × 667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.62x = 1,967,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,462.94/1,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.43

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