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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.55, 2,933.62 and 845.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.55, 2,933.62 and 845.27 is: 1,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.55 : 2,933.62 = 845.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.55/2,933.62 = 845.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.55x = 2,933.62 × 845.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.55x = 2,479,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,700.98/1,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.03

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