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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.84, 8,910.18 and 2,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.84, 8,910.18 and 2,045.52 is: 3,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.84 : 8,910.18 = 2,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.84/8,910.18 = 2,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.84x = 8,910.18 × 2,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.84x = 18,225,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,951.39/5,943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.36

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