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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.22, 5,950.02 and 1,333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.22, 5,950.02 and 1,333.99 is: 2,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.22 : 5,950.02 = 1,333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.22/5,950.02 = 1,333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.22x = 5,950.02 × 1,333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.22x = 7,937,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,267.18/3,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.22

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