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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.56, 14,303.28 and 5,648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.56, 14,303.28 and 5,648.84 is: 7,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.56 : 14,303.28 = 5,648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.56/14,303.28 = 5,648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.56x = 14,303.28 × 5,648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.56x = 80,796,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,796,943.50/10,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.50

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