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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.31, 2,943.95 and 922.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.31, 2,943.95 and 922.01 is: 1,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.31 : 2,943.95 = 922.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.31/2,943.95 = 922.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.31x = 2,943.95 × 922.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.31x = 2,714,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,332.01/1,964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.83

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