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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.73, 8,933.83 and 2,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.73, 8,933.83 and 2,667.06 is: 4,001.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.73 : 8,933.83 = 2,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.73/8,933.83 = 2,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.73x = 8,933.83 × 2,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.73x = 23,827,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827,060.64/5,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.37

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