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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.11, 13,995.27 and 5,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.11, 13,995.27 and 5,664.96 is: 7,817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.11 : 13,995.27 = 5,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.11/13,995.27 = 5,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.11x = 13,995.27 × 5,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.11x = 79,282,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,644.74/10,141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.95

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