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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,829.33, 8,744.03 and 2,130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,829.33, 8,744.03 and 2,130.03 is: 3,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,829.33 : 8,744.03 = 2,130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,829.33/8,744.03 = 2,130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,829.33x = 8,744.03 × 2,130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,829.33x = 18,625,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625,035.57/5,829.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.06

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