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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.22, 5,903.34 and 2,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.22, 5,903.34 and 2,092.62 is: 3,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.22 : 5,903.34 = 2,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.22/5,903.34 = 2,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.22x = 5,903.34 × 2,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.22x = 12,353,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353,447.35/3,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.22

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