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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.05, 2,320.53 and 930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.05, 2,320.53 and 930.93 is: 1,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.05 : 2,320.53 = 930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.05/2,320.53 = 930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.05x = 2,320.53 × 930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.05x = 2,160,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,250.99/1,549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.57

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