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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.71, 2,665.76 and 1,047.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.71, 2,665.76 and 1,047.51 is: 1,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.71 : 2,665.76 = 1,047.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.71/2,665.76 = 1,047.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.71x = 2,665.76 × 1,047.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.71x = 2,792,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,410.26/1,931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.56

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