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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.05, 5,934.89 and 1,490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.05, 5,934.89 and 1,490.06 is: 2,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.05 : 5,934.89 = 1,490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.05/5,934.89 = 1,490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.05x = 5,934.89 × 1,490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.05x = 8,843,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,363.32/3,955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.97

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