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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,719.69 and 2,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,719.69 and 2,995.26 is: 4,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,719.69 = 2,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,719.69 = 2,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,719.69 × 2,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 14,136,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,698.67/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.73

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