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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.93, 5,953.14 and 1,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.93, 5,953.14 and 1,369.89 is: 2,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.93 : 5,953.14 = 1,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.93/5,953.14 = 1,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.93x = 5,953.14 × 1,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.93x = 8,155,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,146.95/3,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.78

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