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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.47, 5,934.37 and 1,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.47, 5,934.37 and 1,763.69 is: 2,646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.47 : 5,934.37 = 1,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.47/5,934.37 = 1,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.47x = 5,934.37 × 1,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.47x = 10,466,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,389.03/3,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.05

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