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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.09, 8,867.17 and 2,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.09, 8,867.17 and 2,625.48 is: 3,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.09 : 8,867.17 = 2,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.09/8,867.17 = 2,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.09x = 8,867.17 × 2,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.09x = 23,280,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,580.77/5,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.13

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