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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.93, 8,694.76 and 2,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.93, 8,694.76 and 2,099.03 is: 3,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.93 : 8,694.76 = 2,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.93/8,694.76 = 2,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.93x = 8,694.76 × 2,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.93x = 18,250,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,518.61/5,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.85

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