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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.03, 14,462.72 and 5,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.03, 14,462.72 and 5,764.44 is: 7,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.03 : 14,462.72 = 5,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.03/14,462.72 = 5,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.03x = 14,462.72 × 5,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.03x = 83,369,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,369,481.68/10,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.08

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