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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.76, 8,889.95 and 2,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.76, 8,889.95 and 2,030.06 is: 3,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.76 : 8,889.95 = 2,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.76/8,889.95 = 2,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.76x = 8,889.95 × 2,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.76x = 18,047,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047,159.20/5,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.54

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