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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.60, 8,883.48 and 2,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.60, 8,883.48 and 2,026.92 is: 3,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.60 : 8,883.48 = 2,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.60/8,883.48 = 2,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.60x = 8,883.48 × 2,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.60x = 18,006,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,103.28/5,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.24

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