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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.95, 8,891.34 and 2,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.95, 8,891.34 and 2,030.43 is: 3,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.95 : 8,891.34 = 2,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.95/8,891.34 = 2,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.95x = 8,891.34 × 2,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.95x = 18,053,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,243.48/5,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.96

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