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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.53, 2,722.08 and 1,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.53, 2,722.08 and 1,344.95 is: 1,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.53 : 2,722.08 = 1,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.53/2,722.08 = 1,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.53x = 2,722.08 × 1,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.53x = 3,661,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,063.14/1,975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.20

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