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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.94, 4,785.56 and 1,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.94, 4,785.56 and 1,975.88 is: 2,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.94 : 4,785.56 = 1,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.94/4,785.56 = 1,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.94x = 4,785.56 × 1,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.94x = 9,455,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455,692.29/3,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.60

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