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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.33, 2,914.72 and 902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.33, 2,914.72 and 902.98 is: 1,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.33 : 2,914.72 = 902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.33/2,914.72 = 902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.33x = 2,914.72 × 902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.33x = 2,631,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,935.25/1,943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.35

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