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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.00, 2,932.52 and 914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.00, 2,932.52 and 914.69 is: 1,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.00 : 2,932.52 = 914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.00/2,932.52 = 914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.00x = 2,932.52 × 914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.00x = 2,682,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,327.48/1,955.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.04

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