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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.28, 2,880.86 and 882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.28, 2,880.86 and 882.44 is: 1,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.28 : 2,880.86 = 882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.28/2,880.86 = 882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.28x = 2,880.86 × 882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.28x = 2,542,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,186.10/1,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.48

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