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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.53, 4,787.86 and 2,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.53, 4,787.86 and 2,266.46 is: 3,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.53 : 4,787.86 = 2,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.53/4,787.86 = 2,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.53x = 4,787.86 × 2,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.53x = 10,851,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,493.18/3,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.84

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