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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.57, 4,193.33 and 2,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.57, 4,193.33 and 2,179.72 is: 3,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.57 : 4,193.33 = 2,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.57/4,193.33 = 2,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.57x = 4,193.33 × 2,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.57x = 9,140,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,285.27/2,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.57

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