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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.81, 2,932.49 and 1,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.81, 2,932.49 and 1,030.79 is: 1,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.81 : 2,932.49 = 1,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.81/2,932.49 = 1,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.81x = 2,932.49 × 1,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.81x = 3,022,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,769.28/1,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.54

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