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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.92, 13,881.99 and 5,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.92, 13,881.99 and 5,811.90 is: 8,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.92 : 13,881.99 = 5,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.92/13,881.99 = 5,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.92x = 13,881.99 × 5,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.92x = 80,680,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680,737.68/10,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.22

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