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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.63, 8,883.95 and 2,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.63, 8,883.95 and 2,027.07 is: 3,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.63 : 8,883.95 = 2,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.63/8,883.95 = 2,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.63x = 8,883.95 × 2,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.63x = 18,008,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008,378.39/5,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.61

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