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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.08, 2,891.12 and 677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.08, 2,891.12 and 677.97 is: 1,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.08 : 2,891.12 = 677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.08/2,891.12 = 677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.08x = 2,891.12 × 677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.08x = 1,960,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,089.24/1,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.13

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