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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.84, 2,920.70 and 1,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.84, 2,920.70 and 1,022.84 is: 1,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.84 : 2,920.70 = 1,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.84/2,920.70 = 1,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.84x = 2,920.70 × 1,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.84x = 2,987,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,396.74/1,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.48

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