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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.22, 14,276.82 and 5,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.22, 14,276.82 and 5,869.90 is: 8,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.22 : 14,276.82 = 5,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.22/14,276.82 = 5,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.22x = 14,276.82 × 5,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.22x = 83,803,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,803,505.72/10,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.13

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