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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.68, 2,928.96 and 1,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.68, 2,928.96 and 1,306.56 is: 1,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.68 : 2,928.96 = 1,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.68/2,928.96 = 1,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.68x = 2,928.96 × 1,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.68x = 3,826,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,861.98/1,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.80

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