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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.56, 8,945.22 and 2,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.56, 8,945.22 and 2,068.67 is: 3,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.56 : 8,945.22 = 2,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.56/8,945.22 = 2,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.56x = 8,945.22 × 2,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.56x = 18,504,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,708.26/5,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.88

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