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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.43, 5,852.67 and 2,930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.43, 5,852.67 and 2,930.39 is: 4,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.43 : 5,852.67 = 2,930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.43/5,852.67 = 2,930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.43x = 5,852.67 × 2,930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.43x = 17,150,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,605.64/3,905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.48

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