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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.58, 4,191.48 and 1,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.58, 4,191.48 and 1,563.84 is: 2,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.58 : 4,191.48 = 1,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.58/4,191.48 = 1,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.58x = 4,191.48 × 1,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.58x = 6,554,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,804.08/2,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.70

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