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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.92, 4,187.30 and 1,476.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.92, 4,187.30 and 1,476.09 is: 2,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.92 : 4,187.30 = 1,476.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.92/4,187.30 = 1,476.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.92x = 4,187.30 × 1,476.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.92x = 6,180,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,824.28/2,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.66

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