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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.84, 2,676.91 and 1,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.84, 2,676.91 and 1,055.64 is: 1,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.84 : 2,676.91 = 1,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.84/2,676.91 = 1,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.84x = 2,676.91 × 1,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.84x = 2,825,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,853.27/1,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.75

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