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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.22, 8,865.95 and 2,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.22, 8,865.95 and 2,624.05 is: 3,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.22 : 8,865.95 = 2,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.22/8,865.95 = 2,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.22x = 8,865.95 × 2,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.22x = 23,264,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,696.10/5,910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.35

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