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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.52, 8,110.86 and 1,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.52, 8,110.86 and 1,944.04 is: 2,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.52 : 8,110.86 = 1,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.52/8,110.86 = 1,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.52x = 8,110.86 × 1,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.52x = 15,767,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,836.27/5,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.45

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