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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.82, 4,190.79 and 945.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.82, 4,190.79 and 945.18 is: 1,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.82 : 4,190.79 = 945.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.82/4,190.79 = 945.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.82x = 4,190.79 × 945.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.82x = 3,961,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,050.89/2,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.78

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