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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.70, 4,196.59 and 1,626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.70, 4,196.59 and 1,626.97 is: 2,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.70 : 4,196.59 = 1,626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.70/4,196.59 = 1,626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.70x = 4,196.59 × 1,626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.70x = 6,827,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,726.03/2,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.22

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