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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.99, 2,904.20 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.99, 2,904.20 and 704.25 is: 1,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.99 : 2,904.20 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.99/2,904.20 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.99x = 2,904.20 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.99x = 2,045,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,279.33/1,936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.91

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