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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.05, 14,410.47 and 5,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.05, 14,410.47 and 5,966.79 is: 8,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.05 : 14,410.47 = 5,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.05/14,410.47 = 5,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.05x = 14,410.47 × 5,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.05x = 85,984,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,984,176.24/10,443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.63

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