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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.04, 4,192.29 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.04, 4,192.29 and 847.26 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.04 : 4,192.29 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.04/4,192.29 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.04x = 4,192.29 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.04x = 3,551,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,959.63/2,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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