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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.74, 3,719.94 and 2,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.74, 3,719.94 and 2,095.88 is: 2,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.74 : 3,719.94 = 2,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.74/3,719.94 = 2,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.74x = 3,719.94 × 2,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.74x = 7,796,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,547.85/2,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.25

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