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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.73, 8,944.05 and 2,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.73, 8,944.05 and 2,264.14 is: 3,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.73 : 8,944.05 = 2,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.73/8,944.05 = 2,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.73x = 8,944.05 × 2,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.73x = 20,250,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250,601.04/5,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.06

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