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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.54, 14,395.84 and 5,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.54, 14,395.84 and 5,954.48 is: 8,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.54 : 14,395.84 = 5,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.54/14,395.84 = 5,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.54x = 14,395.84 × 5,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.54x = 85,719,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719,654.50/10,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.15

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