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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.76, 2,943.77 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.76, 2,943.77 and 730.32 is: 1,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.76 : 2,943.77 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.76/2,943.77 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.76x = 2,943.77 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.76x = 2,149,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,890.45/1,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.79

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