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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.51, 4,495.61 and 2,077.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.51, 4,495.61 and 2,077.54 is: 3,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.51 : 4,495.61 = 2,077.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.51/4,495.61 = 2,077.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.51x = 4,495.61 × 2,077.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.51x = 9,339,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,809.60/2,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.94

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