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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.47, 8,867.01 and 1,750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.47, 8,867.01 and 1,750.81 is: 2,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.47 : 8,867.01 = 1,750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.47/8,867.01 = 1,750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.47x = 8,867.01 × 1,750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.47x = 15,524,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,444.24/5,910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.60

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