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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.75, 2,926.80 and 1,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.75, 2,926.80 and 1,085.67 is: 1,628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.75 : 2,926.80 = 1,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.75/2,926.80 = 1,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.75x = 2,926.80 × 1,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.75x = 3,177,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,538.96/1,950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.88

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