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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.76, 14,090.80 and 5,964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.76, 14,090.80 and 5,964.74 is: 8,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.76 : 14,090.80 = 5,964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.76/14,090.80 = 5,964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.76x = 14,090.80 × 5,964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.76x = 84,047,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,047,958.39/10,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.31

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