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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.96, 14,594.51 and 5,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.96, 14,594.51 and 5,795.85 is: 7,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.96 : 14,594.51 = 5,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.96/14,594.51 = 5,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.96x = 14,594.51 × 5,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.96x = 84,587,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,587,554.30/10,575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.10

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