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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.95, 4,130.85 and 1,194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.95, 4,130.85 and 1,194.15 is: 1,789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.95 : 4,130.85 = 1,194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.95/4,130.85 = 1,194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.95x = 4,130.85 × 1,194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.95x = 4,932,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,854.53/2,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.89

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