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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.97, 2,922.36 and 1,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.97, 2,922.36 and 1,023.55 is: 1,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.97 : 2,922.36 = 1,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.97/2,922.36 = 1,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.97x = 2,922.36 × 1,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.97x = 2,991,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,170.43/1,948.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.74

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