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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.91, 5,871.83 and 2,675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.91, 5,871.83 and 2,675.25 is: 4,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.91 : 5,871.83 = 2,675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.91/5,871.83 = 2,675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.91x = 5,871.83 × 2,675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.91x = 15,708,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708,599.83/3,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.62

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