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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.62, 14,307.32 and 5,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.62, 14,307.32 and 5,651.92 is: 7,799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.62 : 14,307.32 = 5,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.62/14,307.32 = 5,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.62x = 14,307.32 × 5,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.62x = 80,863,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863,828.05/10,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.65

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