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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.81, 8,889.30 and 2,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.81, 8,889.30 and 2,030.32 is: 3,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.81 : 8,889.30 = 2,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.81/8,889.30 = 2,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.81x = 8,889.30 × 2,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.81x = 18,048,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048,123.58/5,926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.17

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