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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.14, 5,926.12 and 2,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.14, 5,926.12 and 2,103.03 is: 3,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.14 : 5,926.12 = 2,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.14/5,926.12 = 2,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.14x = 5,926.12 × 2,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.14x = 12,462,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,802.89/3,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.03

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