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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.27, 2,934.63 and 1,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.27, 2,934.63 and 1,265.90 is: 1,895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.27 : 2,934.63 = 1,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.27/2,934.63 = 1,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.27x = 2,934.63 × 1,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.27x = 3,714,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,933.44/1,960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.12

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