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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.81, 2,901.57 and 1,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.81, 2,901.57 and 1,045.17 is: 1,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.81 : 2,901.57 = 1,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.81/2,901.57 = 1,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.81x = 2,901.57 × 1,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.81x = 3,032,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,630.00/1,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.41

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