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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.99, 2,922.63 and 1,025.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.99, 2,922.63 and 1,025.16 is: 1,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.99 : 2,922.63 = 1,025.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.99/2,922.63 = 1,025.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.99x = 2,922.63 × 1,025.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.99x = 2,996,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,163.37/1,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.71

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