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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.53, 2,935.32 and 1,310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.53, 2,935.32 and 1,310.77 is: 1,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.53 : 2,935.32 = 1,310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.53/2,935.32 = 1,310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.53x = 2,935.32 × 1,310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.53x = 3,847,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,529.40/1,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.51

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