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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.64, 4,196.34 and 2,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.64, 4,196.34 and 2,062.80 is: 3,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.64 : 4,196.34 = 2,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.64/4,196.34 = 2,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.64x = 4,196.34 × 2,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.64x = 8,656,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,210.15/2,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.33

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