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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,895.44 and 2,092.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,895.44 and 2,092.43 is: 3,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,895.44 = 2,092.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,895.44 = 2,092.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,895.44 × 2,092.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 10,243,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,372.53/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.64

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