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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.54, 4,340.34 and 2,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.54, 4,340.34 and 2,200.32 is: 3,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.54 : 4,340.34 = 2,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.54/4,340.34 = 2,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.54x = 4,340.34 × 2,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.54x = 9,550,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,136.91/2,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.22

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