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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.76, 14,323.95 and 5,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.76, 14,323.95 and 5,664.12 is: 7,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.76 : 14,323.95 = 5,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.76/14,323.95 = 5,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.76x = 14,323.95 × 5,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.76x = 81,132,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,132,571.67/10,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.42

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