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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.43, 4,195.20 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.43, 4,195.20 and 2,254.14 is: 3,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.43 : 4,195.20 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.43/4,195.20 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.43x = 4,195.20 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.43x = 9,456,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,568.13/2,795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.87

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