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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.10, 2,964.90 and 743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.10, 2,964.90 and 743.82 is: 1,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.10 : 2,964.90 = 743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.10/2,964.90 = 743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.10x = 2,964.90 × 743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.10x = 2,205,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,343.59/1,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.01

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