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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.41, 8,868.30 and 2,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.41, 8,868.30 and 2,212.92 is: 3,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.41 : 8,868.30 = 2,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.41/8,868.30 = 2,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.41x = 8,868.30 × 2,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.41x = 19,624,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,838.44/5,910.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.39

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