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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.55, 5,457.83 and 2,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.55, 5,457.83 and 2,275.93 is: 3,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.55 : 5,457.83 = 2,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.55/5,457.83 = 2,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.55x = 5,457.83 × 2,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.55x = 12,421,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,600.36/3,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.09

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