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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.55, 1,939.17 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.55, 1,939.17 and 929.25 is: 1,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.55 : 1,939.17 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.55/1,939.17 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.55x = 1,939.17 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.55x = 1,801,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,973.72/1,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.89

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