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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.93, 5,929.80 and 1,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.93, 5,929.80 and 1,355.26 is: 2,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.93 : 5,929.80 = 1,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.93/5,929.80 = 1,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.93x = 5,929.80 × 1,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.93x = 8,036,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,420.75/3,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.03

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