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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.71, 2,924.82 and 1,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.71, 2,924.82 and 1,221.07 is: 1,828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.71 : 2,924.82 = 1,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.71/2,924.82 = 1,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.71x = 2,924.82 × 1,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.71x = 3,571,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,409.96/1,953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.01

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