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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.78, 4,747.01 and 2,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.78, 4,747.01 and 2,095.83 is: 2,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.78 : 4,747.01 = 2,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.78/4,747.01 = 2,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.78x = 4,747.01 × 2,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.78x = 9,948,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,915.49/3,440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.48

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