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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.51, 2,722.95 and 1,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.51, 2,722.95 and 1,134.45 is: 1,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.51 : 2,722.95 = 1,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.51/2,722.95 = 1,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.51x = 2,722.95 × 1,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.51x = 3,089,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,050.63/1,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.26

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