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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.84, 8,795.64 and 2,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.84, 8,795.64 and 2,354.84 is: 3,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.84 : 8,795.64 = 2,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.84/8,795.64 = 2,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.84x = 8,795.64 × 2,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.84x = 20,712,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,324.90/5,864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.61

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