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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.47, 5,955.44 and 1,629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.47, 5,955.44 and 1,629.67 is: 2,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.47 : 5,955.44 = 1,629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.47/5,955.44 = 1,629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.47x = 5,955.44 × 1,629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.47x = 9,705,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,705,391.09/3,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.01

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