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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.39, 7,943.22 and 2,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.39, 7,943.22 and 2,954.08 is: 4,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.39 : 7,943.22 = 2,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.39/7,943.22 = 2,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.39x = 7,943.22 × 2,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.39x = 23,464,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,907.34/5,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.20

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