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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.06, 2,964.57 and 1,155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.06, 2,964.57 and 1,155.57 is: 1,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.06 : 2,964.57 = 1,155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.06/2,964.57 = 1,155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.06x = 2,964.57 × 1,155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.06x = 3,425,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,768.15/1,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.76

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