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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.02, 5,940.93 and 2,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.02, 5,940.93 and 2,110.16 is: 3,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.02 : 5,940.93 = 2,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.02/5,940.93 = 2,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.02x = 5,940.93 × 2,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.02x = 12,536,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,335.61/3,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.72

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