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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.70, 2,898.18 and 893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.70, 2,898.18 and 893.29 is: 1,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.70 : 2,898.18 = 893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.70/2,898.18 = 893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.70x = 2,898.18 × 893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.70x = 2,588,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,917.99/1,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.15

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