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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.71, 14,664.47 and 5,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.71, 14,664.47 and 5,910.89 is: 8,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.71 : 14,664.47 = 5,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.71/14,664.47 = 5,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.71x = 14,664.47 × 5,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.71x = 86,680,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,680,039.52/10,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.81

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