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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.75, 2,932.71 and 1,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.75, 2,932.71 and 1,134.26 is: 1,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.75 : 2,932.71 = 1,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.75/2,932.71 = 1,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.75x = 2,932.71 × 1,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.75x = 3,326,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,440.98/1,955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.85

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