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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.92, 8,905.80 and 4,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.92, 8,905.80 and 4,092.84 is: 6,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.92 : 8,905.80 = 4,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.92/8,905.80 = 4,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.92x = 8,905.80 × 4,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.92x = 36,450,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,450,014.47/5,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.23

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