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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.97, 2,901.11 and 960.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.97, 2,901.11 and 960.41 is: 1,439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.97 : 2,901.11 = 960.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.97/2,901.11 = 960.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.97x = 2,901.11 × 960.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.97x = 2,786,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,235.75/1,934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.94

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