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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.22, 8,689.83 and 2,094.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.22, 8,689.83 and 2,094.59 is: 3,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.22 : 8,689.83 = 2,094.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.22/8,689.83 = 2,094.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.22x = 8,689.83 × 2,094.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.22x = 18,201,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,599.00/5,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.88

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