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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.04, 4,192.32 and 946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.04, 4,192.32 and 946.13 is: 1,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.04 : 4,192.32 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.04/4,192.32 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.04x = 4,192.32 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.04x = 3,966,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,458.76/2,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.11

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