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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.41, 2,975.54 and 1,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.41, 2,975.54 and 1,010.97 is: 1,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.41 : 2,975.54 = 1,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.41/2,975.54 = 1,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.41x = 2,975.54 × 1,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.41x = 3,008,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,176.62/1,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.90

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