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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.91, 14,663.75 and 5,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.91, 14,663.75 and 5,845.92 is: 8,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.91 : 14,663.75 = 5,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.91/14,663.75 = 5,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.91x = 14,663.75 × 5,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.91x = 85,723,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,723,036.08/10,625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.36

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