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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.62, 2,890.78 and 1,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.62, 2,890.78 and 1,315.53 is: 1,969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.62 : 2,890.78 = 1,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.62/2,890.78 = 1,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.62x = 2,890.78 × 1,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.62x = 3,802,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,907.81/1,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.79

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