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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.59, 4,355.93 and 1,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.59, 4,355.93 and 1,175.43 is: 1,762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.59 : 4,355.93 = 1,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.59/4,355.93 = 1,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.59x = 4,355.93 × 1,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.59x = 5,120,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,093.74/2,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.15

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