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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.02, 2,887.93 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.02, 2,887.93 and 755.20 is: 1,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.02 : 2,887.93 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.02/2,887.93 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.02x = 2,887.93 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.02x = 2,180,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,955.63/1,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.36

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