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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.54, 2,931.24 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.54, 2,931.24 and 705.30 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.54 : 2,931.24 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.54/2,931.24 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.54x = 2,931.24 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.54x = 2,067,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,403.57/1,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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