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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.97, 2,913.80 and 773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.97, 2,913.80 and 773.67 is: 1,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.97 : 2,913.80 = 773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.97/2,913.80 = 773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.97x = 2,913.80 × 773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.97x = 2,254,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,304.85/1,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.64

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