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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.03, 14,410.49 and 5,965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.03, 14,410.49 and 5,965.89 is: 8,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.03 : 14,410.49 = 5,965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.03/14,410.49 = 5,965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.03x = 14,410.49 × 5,965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.03x = 85,971,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971,368.36/10,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.42

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