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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.16, 8,933.40 and 2,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.16, 8,933.40 and 2,058.96 is: 3,089.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.16 : 8,933.40 = 2,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.16/8,933.40 = 2,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.16x = 8,933.40 × 2,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.16x = 18,393,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,513.26/5,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.19

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