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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.04, 8,954.48 and 3,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.04, 8,954.48 and 3,045.76 is: 4,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.04 : 8,954.48 = 3,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.04/8,954.48 = 3,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.04x = 8,954.48 × 3,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.04x = 27,273,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273,197.00/5,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.11

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