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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.67, 4,774.10 and 1,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.67, 4,774.10 and 1,795.77 is: 2,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.67 : 4,774.10 = 1,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.67/4,774.10 = 1,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.67x = 4,774.10 × 1,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.67x = 8,573,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,176.58/3,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.71

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