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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.67, 5,950.01 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.67, 5,950.01 and 1,626.24 is: 2,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.67 : 5,950.01 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.67/5,950.01 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.67x = 5,950.01 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.67x = 9,676,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,170.64/3,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.37

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