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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,926.94, 5,892.23 and 3,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,926.94, 5,892.23 and 3,003.54 is: 4,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,926.94 : 5,892.23 = 3,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,926.94/5,892.23 = 3,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,926.94x = 5,892.23 × 3,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,926.94x = 17,697,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,548.49/3,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.70

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