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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.03, 4,033.95 and 957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.03, 4,033.95 and 957.25 is: 1,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.03 : 4,033.95 = 957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.03/4,033.95 = 957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.03x = 4,033.95 × 957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.03x = 3,861,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,498.64/2,689.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.02

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