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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.78, 4,193.78 and 1,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.78, 4,193.78 and 1,152.09 is: 1,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.78 : 4,193.78 = 1,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.78/4,193.78 = 1,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.78x = 4,193.78 × 1,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.78x = 4,831,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,606.24/2,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.18

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