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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.62, 13,976.07 and 5,651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.62, 13,976.07 and 5,651.11 is: 7,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.62 : 13,976.07 = 5,651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.62/13,976.07 = 5,651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.62x = 13,976.07 × 5,651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.62x = 78,980,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,980,308.94/10,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.51

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