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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.70, 2,927.54 and 1,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.70, 2,927.54 and 1,129.44 is: 1,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.70 : 2,927.54 = 1,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.70/2,927.54 = 1,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.70x = 2,927.54 × 1,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.70x = 3,306,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,480.78/1,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.15

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