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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.89, 8,951.45 and 2,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.89, 8,951.45 and 2,069.30 is: 3,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.89 : 8,951.45 = 2,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.89/8,951.45 = 2,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.89x = 8,951.45 × 2,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.89x = 18,523,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,197.17/5,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.37

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