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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.06, 14,357.52 and 5,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.06, 14,357.52 and 5,929.98 is: 8,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.06 : 14,357.52 = 5,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.06/14,357.52 = 5,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.06x = 14,357.52 × 5,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.06x = 85,139,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,139,806.45/10,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.97

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