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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.70, 8,927.04 and 2,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.70, 8,927.04 and 2,054.06 is: 3,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.70 : 8,927.04 = 2,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.70/8,927.04 = 2,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.70x = 8,927.04 × 2,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.70x = 18,336,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,675.78/5,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.43

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