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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.44, 2,933.13 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.44, 2,933.13 and 474.67 is: 712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.44 : 2,933.13 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.44/2,933.13 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.44x = 2,933.13 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.44x = 1,392,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,270.26/1,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.00

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