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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.05, 8,854.49 and 2,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.05, 8,854.49 and 2,621.69 is: 3,929.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.05 : 8,854.49 = 2,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.05/8,854.49 = 2,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.05x = 8,854.49 × 2,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.05x = 23,213,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213,756.58/5,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.84

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