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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.28, 2,889.88 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.28, 2,889.88 and 627.75 is: 941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.28 : 2,889.88 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.28/2,889.88 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.28x = 2,889.88 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.28x = 1,814,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,120.60/1,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.77

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