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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.73, 2,956.10 and 1,105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.73, 2,956.10 and 1,105.65 is: 1,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.73 : 2,956.10 = 1,105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.73/2,956.10 = 1,105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.73x = 2,956.10 × 1,105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.73x = 3,268,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,406.44/1,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.48

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