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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.72, 2,922.30 and 922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.72, 2,922.30 and 922 is: 1,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.72 : 2,922.30 = 922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.72/2,922.30 = 922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.72x = 2,922.30 × 922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.72x = 2,694,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,360.60/1,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.63

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