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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.93, 3,437.05 and 2,256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.93, 3,437.05 and 2,256.75 is: 3,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.93 : 3,437.05 = 2,256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.93/3,437.05 = 2,256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.93x = 3,437.05 × 2,256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.93x = 7,756,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,562.59/2,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.40

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