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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.78, 3,889.89 and 1,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.78, 3,889.89 and 1,295.46 is: 1,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.78 : 3,889.89 = 1,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.78/3,889.89 = 1,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.78x = 3,889.89 × 1,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.78x = 5,039,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,196.90/2,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.30

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