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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,883.93, 8,825.90 and 2,964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,883.93, 8,825.90 and 2,964.69 is: 4,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,883.93 : 8,825.90 = 2,964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,883.93/8,825.90 = 2,964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,883.93x = 8,825.90 × 2,964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,883.93x = 26,166,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,042.65/5,883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.04

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