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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.39, 4,194.62 and 1,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.39, 4,194.62 and 1,700.52 is: 2,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.39 : 4,194.62 = 1,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.39/4,194.62 = 1,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.39x = 4,194.62 × 1,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.39x = 7,133,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,026.70/2,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.72

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