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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.65, 8,884.44 and 2,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.65, 8,884.44 and 2,963.27 is: 4,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.65 : 8,884.44 = 2,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.65/8,884.44 = 2,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.65x = 8,884.44 × 2,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.65x = 26,326,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,950.10/5,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.13

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