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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.83, 14,350.37 and 5,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.83, 14,350.37 and 5,922.59 is: 8,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.83 : 14,350.37 = 5,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.83/14,350.37 = 5,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.83x = 14,350.37 × 5,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.83x = 84,991,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991,256.49/10,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.16

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