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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.06, 14,213.95 and 5,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.06, 14,213.95 and 5,584.33 is: 7,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.06 : 14,213.95 = 5,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.06/14,213.95 = 5,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.06x = 14,213.95 × 5,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.06x = 79,375,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375,387.40/10,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,706.30

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