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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.31, 5,470.67 and 2,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.31, 5,470.67 and 2,195.88 is: 3,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.31 : 5,470.67 = 2,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.31/5,470.67 = 2,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.31x = 5,470.67 × 2,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.31x = 12,012,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012,907.49/3,964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.27

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