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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.63, 2,924.74 and 1,175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.63, 2,924.74 and 1,175.11 is: 1,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.63 : 2,924.74 = 1,175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.63/2,924.74 = 1,175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.63x = 2,924.74 × 1,175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.63x = 3,436,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,885.38/1,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.33

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