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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.22, 8,929.17 and 2,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.22, 8,929.17 and 2,254.55 is: 3,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.22 : 8,929.17 = 2,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.22/8,929.17 = 2,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.22x = 8,929.17 × 2,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.22x = 20,131,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,215.58/5,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.00

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