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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.97, 4,176.09 and 2,532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.97, 4,176.09 and 2,532.05 is: 3,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.97 : 4,176.09 = 2,532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.97/4,176.09 = 2,532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.97x = 4,176.09 × 2,532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.97x = 10,574,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,068.68/2,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.90

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