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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.78, 4,115.70 and 2,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.78, 4,115.70 and 2,195.26 is: 3,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.78 : 4,115.70 = 2,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.78/4,115.70 = 2,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.78x = 4,115.70 × 2,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.78x = 9,035,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,031.58/2,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.91

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