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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.93, 5,147.10 and 2,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.93, 5,147.10 and 2,195.75 is: 3,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.93 : 5,147.10 = 2,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.93/5,147.10 = 2,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.93x = 5,147.10 × 2,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.93x = 11,301,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,301,744.83/3,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.88

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