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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.36, 4,193.58 and 1,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.36, 4,193.58 and 1,063.84 is: 1,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.36 : 4,193.58 = 1,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.36/4,193.58 = 1,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.36x = 4,193.58 × 1,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.36x = 4,461,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,298.15/2,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.97

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