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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.44, 8,858.16 and 2,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.44, 8,858.16 and 2,979.72 is: 4,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.44 : 8,858.16 = 2,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.44/8,858.16 = 2,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.44x = 8,858.16 × 2,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.44x = 26,394,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,836.52/5,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.58

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