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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.05, 4,039.26 and 1,287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.05, 4,039.26 and 1,287.85 is: 1,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.05 : 4,039.26 = 1,287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.05/4,039.26 = 1,287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.05x = 4,039.26 × 1,287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.05x = 5,201,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,960.99/2,695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.19

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