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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.22, 3,895.04 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.22, 3,895.04 and 1,036.32 is: 1,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.22 : 3,895.04 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.22/3,895.04 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.22x = 3,895.04 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.22x = 4,036,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,507.52/2,595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.36

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