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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.97, 8,093.48 and 1,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.97, 8,093.48 and 1,935.33 is: 2,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.97 : 8,093.48 = 1,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.97/8,093.48 = 1,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.97x = 8,093.48 × 1,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.97x = 15,663,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,544.97/5,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.67

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