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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.92, 2,719.40 and 1,403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.92, 2,719.40 and 1,403.15 is: 1,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.92 : 2,719.40 = 1,403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.92/2,719.40 = 1,403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.92x = 2,719.40 × 1,403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.92x = 3,815,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,705.50/1,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.99

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