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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,946.76, 5,923.94 and 3,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,946.76, 5,923.94 and 3,010.44 is: 4,518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,946.76 : 5,923.94 = 3,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,946.76/5,923.94 = 3,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,946.76x = 5,923.94 × 3,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,946.76x = 17,833,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,665.93/3,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.56

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