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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.80, 2,895.96 and 698.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.80, 2,895.96 and 698.35 is: 1,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.80 : 2,895.96 = 698.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.80/2,895.96 = 698.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.80x = 2,895.96 × 698.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.80x = 2,022,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,393.67/1,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.90

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