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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.69, 8,933.17 and 2,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.69, 8,933.17 and 2,667.90 is: 4,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.69 : 8,933.17 = 2,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.69/8,933.17 = 2,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.69x = 8,933.17 × 2,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.69x = 23,832,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,746.24/5,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.68

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