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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 14,306.42 and 5,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 14,306.42 and 5,651.30 is: 7,798.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 14,306.42 = 5,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/14,306.42 = 5,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 14,306.42 × 5,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 80,849,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849,921.24/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.84

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