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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.13, 8,932.44 and 1,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.13, 8,932.44 and 1,794.44 is: 2,692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.13 : 8,932.44 = 1,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.13/8,932.44 = 1,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.13x = 8,932.44 × 1,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.13x = 16,028,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,682.97/5,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.03

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