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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.54, 2,990.88 and 1,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.54, 2,990.88 and 1,127.22 is: 1,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.54 : 2,990.88 = 1,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.54/2,990.88 = 1,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.54x = 2,990.88 × 1,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.54x = 3,371,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,379.75/1,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.46

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