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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.91, 3,844.71 and 1,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.91, 3,844.71 and 1,591.25 is: 2,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.91 : 3,844.71 = 1,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.91/3,844.71 = 1,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.91x = 3,844.71 × 1,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.91x = 6,117,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,875.56/2,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.01

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