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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.75, 4,192.31 and 1,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.75, 4,192.31 and 1,626.12 is: 2,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.75 : 4,192.31 = 1,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.75/4,192.31 = 1,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.75x = 4,192.31 × 1,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.75x = 6,817,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,191.01/2,795.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.42

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