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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.83, 14,664.63 and 5,911.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.83, 14,664.63 and 5,911.01 is: 8,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.83 : 14,664.63 = 5,911.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.83/14,664.63 = 5,911.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.83x = 14,664.63 × 5,911.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.83x = 86,682,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682,774.58/10,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.97

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