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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.98, 2,922.48 and 1,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.98, 2,922.48 and 1,023.27 is: 1,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.98 : 2,922.48 = 1,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.98/2,922.48 = 1,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.98x = 2,922.48 × 1,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.98x = 2,990,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,475.15/1,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.17

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