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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.59, 2,964.60 and 1,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.59, 2,964.60 and 1,110.51 is: 1,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.59 : 2,964.60 = 1,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.59/2,964.60 = 1,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.59x = 2,964.60 × 1,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.59x = 3,292,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,217.95/1,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.45

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