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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.91, 8,446.52 and 1,933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.91, 8,446.52 and 1,933.05 is: 2,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.91 : 8,446.52 = 1,933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.91/8,446.52 = 1,933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.91x = 8,446.52 × 1,933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.91x = 16,327,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,545.49/5,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.63

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