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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.79, 2,670.96 and 1,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.79, 2,670.96 and 1,188.92 is: 1,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.79 : 2,670.96 = 1,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.79/2,670.96 = 1,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.79x = 2,670.96 × 1,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.79x = 3,175,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,544.41/1,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.29

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