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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.84, 8,096.70 and 1,934.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.84, 8,096.70 and 1,934.44 is: 2,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.84 : 8,096.70 = 1,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.84/8,096.70 = 1,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.84x = 8,096.70 × 1,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.84x = 15,662,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,580.35/5,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.18

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