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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.01, 2,929.28 and 1,708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.01, 2,929.28 and 1,708.77 is: 2,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.01 : 2,929.28 = 1,708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.01/2,929.28 = 1,708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.01x = 2,929.28 × 1,708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.01x = 5,005,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,457.24/1,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.32

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