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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.41, 2,882.84 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.41, 2,882.84 and 767.25 is: 1,151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.41 : 2,882.84 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.41/2,882.84 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.41x = 2,882.84 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.41x = 2,211,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,855.15/1,921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.16

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