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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.70, 4,188.07 and 2,302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.70, 4,188.07 and 2,302.81 is: 3,449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.70 : 4,188.07 = 2,302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.70/4,188.07 = 2,302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.70x = 4,188.07 × 2,302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.70x = 9,644,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,329.48/2,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.70

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