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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.43, 2,887.88 and 693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.43, 2,887.88 and 693.55 is: 1,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.43 : 2,887.88 = 693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.43/2,887.88 = 693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.43x = 2,887.88 × 693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.43x = 2,002,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,894.66/1,926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.70

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