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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.15, 8,916.30 and 3,019.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.15, 8,916.30 and 3,019.11 is: 4,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.15 : 8,916.30 = 3,019.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.15/8,916.30 = 3,019.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.15x = 8,916.30 × 3,019.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.15x = 26,919,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,290.49/5,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.34

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