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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.84, 5,860.98 and 2,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.84, 5,860.98 and 2,674.44 is: 4,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.84 : 5,860.98 = 2,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.84/5,860.98 = 2,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.84x = 5,860.98 × 2,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.84x = 15,674,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,839.35/3,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.00

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