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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.91, 14,641.27 and 5,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.91, 14,641.27 and 5,895.09 is: 8,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.91 : 14,641.27 = 5,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.91/14,641.27 = 5,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.91x = 14,641.27 × 5,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.91x = 86,311,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311,604.36/10,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,134.23

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