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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.58, 4,193.37 and 1,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.58, 4,193.37 and 1,151.69 is: 1,727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.58 : 4,193.37 = 1,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.58/4,193.37 = 1,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.58x = 4,193.37 × 1,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.58x = 4,829,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,441.33/2,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.53

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