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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.03, 13,992.99 and 5,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.03, 13,992.99 and 5,664.55 is: 7,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.03 : 13,992.99 = 5,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.03/13,992.99 = 5,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.03x = 13,992.99 × 5,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.03x = 79,263,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,263,991.50/10,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.17

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