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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.23, 2,943.84 and 921.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.23, 2,943.84 and 921.93 is: 1,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.23 : 2,943.84 = 921.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.23/2,943.84 = 921.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.23x = 2,943.84 × 921.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.23x = 2,714,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,025.45/1,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.72

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