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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.02, 3,848.37 and 2,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.02, 3,848.37 and 2,374.54 is: 3,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.02 : 3,848.37 = 2,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.02/3,848.37 = 2,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.02x = 3,848.37 × 2,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.02x = 9,138,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,108.50/2,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.43

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