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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.53, 5,694.62 and 1,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.53, 5,694.62 and 1,947.51 is: 2,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.53 : 5,694.62 = 1,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.53/5,694.62 = 1,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.53x = 5,694.62 × 1,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.53x = 11,090,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090,319.66/3,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.95

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