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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.03, 14,305.51 and 5,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.03, 14,305.51 and 5,890.54 is: 8,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.03 : 14,305.51 = 5,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.03/14,305.51 = 5,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.03x = 14,305.51 × 5,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.03x = 84,267,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,267,178.88/10,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.17

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