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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.76, 8,477.06 and 1,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.76, 8,477.06 and 1,954.04 is: 2,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.76 : 8,477.06 = 1,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.76/8,477.06 = 1,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.76x = 8,477.06 × 1,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.76x = 16,564,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564,514.32/5,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.34

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