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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.64, 2,953.04 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.64, 2,953.04 and 670.12 is: 1,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.64 : 2,953.04 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.64/2,953.04 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.64x = 2,953.04 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.64x = 1,978,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,891.16/1,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.21

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