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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.75, 4,193.89 and 1,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.75, 4,193.89 and 1,155.44 is: 1,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.75 : 4,193.89 = 1,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.75/4,193.89 = 1,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.75x = 4,193.89 × 1,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.75x = 4,845,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,795.86/2,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.03

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