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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.84, 8,095.20 and 1,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.84, 8,095.20 and 1,933.44 is: 2,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.84 : 8,095.20 = 1,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.84/8,095.20 = 1,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.84x = 8,095.20 × 1,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.84x = 15,651,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,583.49/5,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.68

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