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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.37, 14,367.56 and 5,934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.37, 14,367.56 and 5,934.97 is: 8,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.37 : 14,367.56 = 5,934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.37/14,367.56 = 5,934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.37x = 14,367.56 × 5,934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.37x = 85,271,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271,059.24/10,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.19

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