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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.91, 14,583.73 and 5,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.91, 14,583.73 and 5,852.20 is: 8,076.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.91 : 14,583.73 = 5,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.91/14,583.73 = 5,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.91x = 14,583.73 × 5,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.91x = 85,346,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346,904.71/10,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.04

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