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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.71, 14,307.45 and 5,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.71, 14,307.45 and 5,652.01 is: 7,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.71 : 14,307.45 = 5,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.71/14,307.45 = 5,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.71x = 14,307.45 × 5,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.71x = 80,865,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,865,850.47/10,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.78

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