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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.04, 14,664.90 and 5,910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.04, 14,664.90 and 5,910.98 is: 8,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.04 : 14,664.90 = 5,910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.04/14,664.90 = 5,910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.04x = 14,664.90 × 5,910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.04x = 86,683,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,683,930.60/10,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.92

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