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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.09, 4,174.77 and 2,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.09, 4,174.77 and 2,295.25 is: 3,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.09 : 4,174.77 = 2,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.09/4,174.77 = 2,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.09x = 4,174.77 × 2,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.09x = 9,582,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,140.84/2,783.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.99

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