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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.61, 6,354.93 and 1,895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.61, 6,354.93 and 1,895.43 is: 2,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.61 : 6,354.93 = 1,895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.61/6,354.93 = 1,895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.61x = 6,354.93 × 1,895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.61x = 12,045,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045,324.97/4,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.82

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