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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.31, 2,950.49 and 1,754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.31, 2,950.49 and 1,754.79 is: 2,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.31 : 2,950.49 = 1,754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.31/2,950.49 = 1,754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.31x = 2,950.49 × 1,754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.31x = 5,177,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,490.35/1,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.09

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