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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.76, 8,933.22 and 2,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.76, 8,933.22 and 2,058.12 is: 3,087.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.76 : 8,933.22 = 2,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.76/8,933.22 = 2,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.76x = 8,933.22 × 2,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.76x = 18,385,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385,638.75/5,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.55

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