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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.93, 4,344.09 and 1,434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.93, 4,344.09 and 1,434.69 is: 2,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.93 : 4,344.09 = 1,434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.93/4,344.09 = 1,434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.93x = 4,344.09 × 1,434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.93x = 6,232,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,422.48/2,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.13

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