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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.54, 8,929.22 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.54, 8,929.22 and 2,622.72 is: 3,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.54 : 8,929.22 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.54/8,929.22 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.54x = 8,929.22 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.54x = 23,418,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,843.88/5,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.94

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