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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.64, 8,884.98 and 2,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.64, 8,884.98 and 2,026.12 is: 3,039.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.64 : 8,884.98 = 2,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.64/8,884.98 = 2,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.64x = 8,884.98 × 2,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.64x = 18,002,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002,035.68/5,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.53

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