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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,443.92, 8,166.09 and 1,934.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,443.92, 8,166.09 and 1,934.31 is: 2,901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,443.92 : 8,166.09 = 1,934.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,443.92/8,166.09 = 1,934.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,443.92x = 8,166.09 × 1,934.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,443.92x = 15,795,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,749.55/5,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.54

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