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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.39, 4,193.87 and 2,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.39, 4,193.87 and 2,280.25 is: 3,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.39 : 4,193.87 = 2,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.39/4,193.87 = 2,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.39x = 4,193.87 × 2,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.39x = 9,563,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,563,065.91/2,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.01

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