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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.91, 13,868.19 and 7,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.91, 13,868.19 and 7,359.89 is: 10,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.91 : 13,868.19 = 7,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.91/13,868.19 = 7,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.91x = 13,868.19 × 7,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.91x = 102,068,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,068,283.56/10,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.11

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