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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.13, 4,192.00 and 847.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.13, 4,192.00 and 847.31 is: 1,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.13 : 4,192.00 = 847.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.13/4,192.00 = 847.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.13x = 4,192.00 × 847.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.13x = 3,551,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,900.44/2,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.75

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