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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.88, 2,913.40 and 1,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.88, 2,913.40 and 1,075.92 is: 1,615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.88 : 2,913.40 = 1,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.88/2,913.40 = 1,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.88x = 2,913.40 × 1,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.88x = 3,134,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,585.33/1,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.03

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