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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.48, 2,920.01 and 775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.48, 2,920.01 and 775.89 is: 1,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.48 : 2,920.01 = 775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.48/2,920.01 = 775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.48x = 2,920.01 × 775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.48x = 2,265,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,602.68/1,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.95

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