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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.77, 2,673.14 and 1,150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.77, 2,673.14 and 1,150.67 is: 1,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.77 : 2,673.14 = 1,150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.77/2,673.14 = 1,150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.77x = 2,673.14 × 1,150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.77x = 3,075,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,882.88/1,936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.15

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