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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.06, 2,950.61 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.06, 2,950.61 and 668.54 is: 1,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.06 : 2,950.61 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.06/2,950.61 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.06x = 2,950.61 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.06x = 1,972,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,604.84/1,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.82

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