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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.08, 4,043.82 and 2,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.08, 4,043.82 and 2,651.34 is: 3,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.08 : 4,043.82 = 2,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.08/4,043.82 = 2,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.08x = 4,043.82 × 2,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.08x = 10,721,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,721,541.72/2,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.19

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