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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.27, 7,194.68 and 2,161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.27, 7,194.68 and 2,161.97 is: 3,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.27 : 7,194.68 = 2,161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.27/7,194.68 = 2,161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.27x = 7,194.68 × 2,161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.27x = 15,554,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,682.32/4,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.76

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