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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.94, 5,953.14 and 1,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.94, 5,953.14 and 1,369.88 is: 2,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.94 : 5,953.14 = 1,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.94/5,953.14 = 1,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.94x = 5,953.14 × 1,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.94x = 8,155,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,087.42/3,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.76

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