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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.43, 2,944.92 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.43, 2,944.92 and 795.27 is: 1,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.43 : 2,944.92 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.43/2,944.92 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.43x = 2,944.92 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.43x = 2,342,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,006.53/1,964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.21

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